Dominick "Donny" Raschella Obituary (1940

Dominick Raschella, Jr., affectionately known as Donny to family and friends, peacefully passed away on February 18, 2022 at the Care Pavilion Center. Born on June 30, 1940 to the late Dominic and Mary (nee: Galati) Raschella Sr. and was a life long resident of South Philly. A former employee of The Conrail Railroad Corp, where he worked as a yard foreman for many years. Donny was a one-of-a-kind type of guy who you never forgot. He enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City and Vegas Casinos to play cards, roulette and craps. Also, he enjoyed watching and betting on the horses, watching the Phillies play ball and cooking for his family. He was a very generous, hilarious, loving man who was dedicated to his sisters and family. Father of Mary Kay Raschella and Joseph "JoJo (Nicole) Raschella. Brother of Theresa Iaconelli, Anna Sitongia and the late Carmella Spinelli, Lorraine Raschella. Angelica "Esther" Aquilino and Rose Ferrara. He will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday afternoon from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. Funeral Home Religious Services will begin at 1:30 pm. Burial private. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Gathering Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Service Friday, February 25, 2022 1:30 PM - Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578