Rafael P Bermejo

April 9, 1961 - March 16, 2021

On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Rafael Palma Bermejo, Dionna's loving husband of 40 years, father of Cid, Stella, Cecile and husband Thomas, brother of Pop, Dino, Jed, Alfred, and grandfather of Charlotte, passed away at the age of 59. Rafael, "Tweet, Daddy Tweet, or Raffy" to his family, was born and raised in Iloilo, Philippines to Adelina and Nicanor Bermejo. He attended West Visayas State University and University of the Philippines Visayas, where he is a proud member of the Scintilla Juris brotherhood. He had a passion for travelling, experiencing different cultures and cuisines, fishing, golf, woodworking and photography. He was a gun, knife, flashlight and most recently, coin enthusiast. He was an excellent cook and self-proclaimed bread connoisseur. While he was famous for his bbq ribs, he experimented with all types of cuisines and was equally famous for his arroz caldo and pancit molo. He enjoyed hosting holiday dinners, family gatherings, bbq for guests and family coming from out of state or country, whether in Long Branch or Iloilo. He never let a good Best Buy sale or Amazon deal pass him by. He was highly respected, treasured by his friends, and fiercely loved by his family. He was a dependable and trusted colleague, a loyal classmate and brod to his Scintilla and Stella Juris brothers and sisters, a giving and generous friend, a loyal and devoted husband to his T-tart, and most of all, a caring and beloved family man. A post-pandemic memorial is planned later this year to honor his life, legacy and love of gathering and celebration. In lieu of flowers, please contact [email protected] for donations.