Paul A. Raboin, 64

Paul A. Raboin, 64, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, May 21, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 4, 1959, in New Britain, son of the late Paul G. and Marie May Cyr Raboin.

Paul was the loving husband of Judy (Voll) Raboin for 27 years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees.

Besides his wife, Judy, Paul is survived by his daughters Cassandra Raboin of Bristol, Jessica Bartucca-Martin and her husband Ryan, Jennifer Bartucca of Bristol; grandchildren Jose Burgos, Maryann Ashton, Allen Ashton; grand-dogs Cordelia and Biscuit; siblings Theresa Cyr of Plantsville, Claire McFetridge of Bristol, Patricia Raboin of Bristol, Patrick Raboin and his wife Joy of Bristol, Jeannette Tellier of Bristol, Robert Raboin of Bristol and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Paul is predeceased by his brother Ronald Raboin, brother-in-law Larry McFetridge, and niece Nicole Raboin.

Calling hours will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave. Bristol on Thursday, May 25, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 26, at 9:45 a.m. from O’Brien Funeral Home to St. Mary Church, New Britain, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association (lung.org).

To leave an online message of condolence, share a memory or a photo, please visit Paul’s tribute page at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.


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