Rafael Andres Pena

We are sad to announce the passing of Rafael Andrés Peña, also known as Rafaelito and Culebra of Orlando, FL. He transitioned at the age of 68 on January 7, 2024. Rafaelito passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.

The funeral will be a private ceremony with only close family members present.


Rafaelito was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and immigrated to Bronx, New York in 1974. He eventually moved to Orlando, Florida. He was retired and enjoyed spending time in his garden with his family and many pets.


Rafaelito was predeceased by his parents Petronila Peña and Miguel De La Cruz, his sister Belkis M. Ureña, and nephew Victor Pabon Jr. He is survived by his wife Maria Molina de Peña, daughter Jolen C. Peña Molina, son Irving R. Peña Molina, grandson Alexander J. Rondon, sisters Rosario Pabon and Margarita Capellán and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.


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Con mucho dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Rafael Andres Peña tambien conocido como Rafelito y Culebra de Orlando, FL. El fallecio a la edad de 68 en paz al rededor de su familia. El funeral va ser privado con solo familiares más cercanos.


Rafaelito nacio en Santo Dominigo, Republica Dominicana. Emigró al Bronx, Nueva York en 1974. Luego se mudo para Orlando, FL. El estaba retirado y le encataba estar en su jardin con su familia, amistades y sus mascotas.


Rafaelito es acompañado al Paraíso por sus padres Petronila Peña y Miguel de la Cruz, su hermana Belkis M. Ureña y su sobrino Víctor Pabon Jr. Lo sobreviven su esposa María Molina de Peña, su hija Jolen C. Peña Molina, su hijo Irving R. Peña Molina, sus hermanas Rosario Pabon y Margarita Capellán, y sus sobrinos , primos y amigos.