Rafael Angel Rosado Olan

Rafael Angel Rosado Olan, 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 27th at Hartford Hospital, after a short illness. Rafael was born on August 6th, 1926 in San German, Puerto Rico to Eleuterio Rosado and Fernanda Olan. He started playing the trumpet in the school band, and found his passion for a lifetime. He practiced and took lessons and only 2 years later, at 17, his teacher offered him a spot in the Happy Hills Orchestra, which was famous throughout the Caribbean and South America. He was part of the orchestra for over 40 years and traveled around the world, including many times to New York City, where they were part of multiple televised events. In the 1950’s, he moved to New York City where he owned a bodega and ran it with his family. In 1972, he returned to his beloved island of Puerto Rico, where he was hired by the Digital Equipment Corporation, reunited with the orchestra, became an active member of the church choir at San German de Auxerre, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also very proud to be part of the Puerto Rico National Guard. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Isabel Rodriguez Ferreira, who passed away after 40 years of marriage, and his brother, Rene Rosado Olan. He is survived by his current wife, Hulvia Toro, whom he was happily married to for the last 36 years. He is also survived by his daughter Wanda and husband Robert Lickwar, his son Rafael Rosado and wife Ana Ramirez, granddaughters Yaidy Lukacs and Sheyla Marranca and husband Joseph, and grandson Rafael Rosado, and his great grandchildren Natalye and Jayden Lukacs, Isabel and Elias Marranca, and Anna Maria Rosado. In addition, he was also loved by his step family including his step daughters Ramy Acevedo and husband Berto Pagan and Clary Acevedo. His step-grandchildren Claryana Feliciano and husband Anibal Rodriguez, Iliana Pagan, Melissa and husband Raul Garza, and Alberto and wife Cristie Pagán, and his step great-grandchildren Amberly and Liam Rodriguez, Micheal and Gabriel Garza, and Benjamin Pagán. Calling hours are SUNDAY (March 2, 2025) 3 to 6 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain with memories being shared at 6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated TUESDAY (March 4, 2025) 11:30 AM at St. Paul Church, 479 Alling Street, Berlin (Please go directly to the church). Burial will be private in Puerto Rico. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Roberto Clemente Foundation at robertoclementefoundation.org. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfunerahome.com

Rafael Angel Rosado Olan

August 6, 1926 - February 27, 2025

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August 6, 1926 - February 27, 2025

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