VIEWING: For the late Raphael Hall will be held from 1:00pm-2:30pm.
LOCATION: New Haven SDA
634 Prospect Place
Brooklyn, New York 11216
INTERMENT: Cypress Hills
Brooklyn, New York
Special Info
Raphael J. Hall
December 2, 1957 – March 12, 2023
A quiet and private life, lost too early
Dr. Raphael Joseph Hall otherwise known as Ray, Raphy, Zion was born on December 2nd, 1957, to Martha E Hall and Gabriel Courtney in La. Poterie, St. Andrews Grenada W. I., a small village on the Northern tip of the Island. He was the second of four children born to his mom; however, he has several other siblings by his dad.
In Grenada, he received his early education at the Mt. Rose SDA Primary School and attended the Grenada SDA Comprehensive School for his High School education. Following this, he attended the Institute for Further Education at the Grenada Boy’s Secondary School, now the T.A. Marryshow Community College, where he completed his advance level degree. Although he worked hard on his educational goals, Raphael was also able to balance his intimate life because it was at that time he met and married the love of his life, the former Eager Nedd from Mt. Rose St. Patrick’s. From that Union came their only beloved son Kerry Hall.
After migrating to the US in September 1983, he continued pursuing his education. Some of his educational achievements include: A Certified Accountant Degree; Radiology Technician Degree with a focus On CT Technologies; Health Care Administration and in 2013 earned a doctorate degree in Public Health. Dr. Hall was an intellect and he performed with distinction at every level of academic pursuit. He loved education not only for himself but for everyone with whom he interacted.
Dr. Hall worked as a teacher in Grenada and a professor in the New York City. He also worked in several hospitals as a CT Scan Technologist. Additionally, he worked privately as an accountant and was able to assist many individuals with completing forms relating to travel, immigration, and many other business matters.
Dr. Hall was a very private person and a man of few words. Yet, he had several friends. He was a very loving, caring, compassionate and devoted person not only to his family but to everyone whom he met. He loved to sing and to listen to religious music. He was an eloquent speaker and had a passion for preaching which started in his early teens. He preached many sermons and spearheaded evangelistic crusades throughout the Island of Grenada as a young man. He was also an excellent organizer in community affairs and has been an integral part of many organizations and committees such as: The Love in Action committee; The Grenada Organization; Tivoli and Surroundings to name a few. Raphaël loved to travel and was fascinated with planes both to travel in them and just to sit and watch them take off and land.
He is survived by his wife Eager Hall, Son Dr. Kerry Hall, Daughter in law Crystal Hall and his 3 grandchildren Kayci, Camryn and Kaleb Hall. He is also survived by his mother Martha Hall, father Gabriel Courtney, Sisters Dr. Rita Ogude, Elsa Fearon, Veronica Panchoo, Ethlyn Courtney, Pansy Samuel and Ermma Courtney. Brothers Ricki Tobias, Kenwyn Williams, Wavell, Percival and Cuthbert Courtney. Several nieces and nephews including Dr. Shauna Andersson, Dr. Ronnie Andersson, Malcolm, Lukas and Linnea Anderson, Andy Hutchinson, Akim and Averne Panchoo. Brothers in law includes Festus Ogude, Owen Fearon, Dr. Augustine Panchoo, Frank Samuel, Beroy, Iran, Moran, Daleva, Carrington, Aaron, Joey and Kevin Nedd. Sisters-in -law Tessa and Nedra. Father-in-law Immanuel Nedd. Several other relatives and friends including the Rennie, Thomas, Clement, Isaac, Simon, Wells, Cayenne and Boatswain families, his work family and others who are too numerous to mention.
At the end of January, Raphael fell ill and checked into the hospital for corrective surgery. After a short battle with his illness, He died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. He now awaits the Trump and the voice of the Lord awakening him into Eternal Life. What a day of rejoicing that will be.
Dr. Hall was well loved and respected by everyone who crossed paths with him, he will be greatly missed. His passing has left a void in many hearts and lives.
May He Rest in Peace.
M My deepest sympathy to the Hall family. May he rest in peace.
ANNE MARIE NORWOOD 897 E 58 ST BROOKLYN NY 11234 [4/5/2023]
To the Hall family: we will like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys .Rapheal will be missed by many relatives and friends however God wanted the best so he took the best. Raphael is resting in the arms of jesus May he rest in peace Amen.
MR. & MRS CLARIE AND JOSEPH CONNECTICUT [3/25/2023]
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