- Date Of Birth: May 12, 1948
- Date Of Death: July 10, 2018
- State: Connecticut
Leo Gerard Raboin, 70, of Plainville, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband to Celeste (Bonalli) Raboin.
Leo was born on May 12, 1948, in Bristol, CT to the late Gerard A. and Marie R. (Boucher) Raboin. He grew up in Bristol graduating from Bristol Central High School and furthered his education at Porter Chester Institute in Rocky Hill and Post University. A proud American, Leo served our country in the Army National Guard where he earned rank as Sergeant and was honorably discharged. He resided in Plainville for 44 years with his wife, Celeste, where they established a beautiful home for their family. Prior to his retirement, Leo worked as a senior engineer for Johnson and Johnson. He was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan. Leo enjoyed golfing, bodyboarding in Rhode Island, skiing and listening to classic rock music. In addition, he had a profound love and interest for classic cars. Leo will be deeply missed by his family and friends as they cherish the fond memories they have shared together.
In addition to his wife, Celeste, Leo is survived by his son, Jason Joseph Raboin and his wife, Kate, of North Haven; his daughter, Meghan Lee Raboin, of Ithaca, NY; his granddaughter, Madeleine Rose Fouracre, of Ithaca, NY; his sisters, Aline Mellon and her husband, Kevin, of Bristol, Gisele Musamano and her husband, Jeffrey, of Bristol, Monique Raboin, of Coventry, and Louise Raboin, of Andover; his brothers, Marcel Raboin and his wife, Melina, of Naples, Italy, Rene Raboin and his wife, Patricia, of Bristol, Guy Raboin, of Andover, and Paul Raboin and his wife, Linda, of Middletown. Also, he leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
