Rafael's obituary
Rafael "Joel" Bautista Adriano, 63 of Plainfield, New Jersey passed away on May 20, 2024 at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He was born January 26, 1961 in Manila, Philippines to Arturo Adriano Sr. and Carmelita Bautista.
He is the loving husband of Pamela Adriano, cherished father of Aia Adriano and Joshua Adriano; a beloved brother of Jay Adriano and Joseph Adriano.
Cremation is private. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, May 25, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church - 346 East Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039.
Inurnment will immediately follow at Gates of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum at 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936.
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I’m AJ, the only son and child of Joy and Arturo “Jojo” Adriano, my Uncle Joel’s eldest brother.
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I’m AJ, the only son and child of Joy and Arturo “Jojo” Adriano, my Uncle Joel’s eldest brother.
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I was saddened when I heard the news of Joel’s passing. Back in Manila and in the US you always share memorable stori…
I was saddened when I heard the news of Joel’s passing. Back in Manila and in the US you always s…
I was saddened when I heard the news of Joel’s passing. Back i…
Tito Joel was truly one of a kind. He was one of the toughest guys I have ever known, yet the sweetest when it came to …
Tito Joel was truly one of a kind. He was one of the toughest guys I have ever known, yet the sweet…
Tito Joel was truly one of a kind. He was one of the toughest gu…