Thomas Jon Rafaniello, 63

Posted By: David Fortier May 29, 2024

Thomas Jon Rafaniello, 63, of Bristol, Conn., died peacefully Monday, May 27, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born to Joseph and Helen (Stargo) Rafaniello. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed all aspects of being outside. He was a kind and gentle soul who would go out of his way for family and friends.

Thomas is survived by his three children: Tami Rafaniello and fiancée Matthew Carmel of Vernon, Conn., Michael and Tealla Rafaniello of Ocala, Fla., and Amy and Luke Smith of North Easton, Mass., as well as his two grandchildren, Arlo and Lily. In addition, he is survived by his mother Helen, brother and sister-in-law, Joel and Susan Rafaniello and sister and brother-in-law Mary and Mark Noon; as well as nieces and nephews and close friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph and his children’s mother, Lorna.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

To leave an online message of condolence, please visit Thomas’s tribute page at
www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.

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