Rafael Antonio Ocasio

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose Dolores and Maria Antonia (Diaz) Ocasio. Formerly of Puerto Rico and New York, he lived in Lansdale for (45) years.

Mr. Ocasio was employed for 18 years as a bus driver for North Penn School District, Lansdale, retiring in 2003.

Mr. Ocasio was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army as a tank mechanic.

Mr. Ocasio was an exceptional dominoes player winning numerous tournaments. He was also an avid Phillies fan who enjoyed cheering on his Phillies.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patria Ocasio (Cardona) of Lansdale.

Mr. Ocasio has three biological children, Linda M. Ocasio-Turk, Angel Ocasio and is preceded in death by Carmen J. Ocasio.

Mr. Ocasio also has four step-children who he loved as his own. Gilberto Rolon Jr. and his wife Iris of Colmar, Thomas Rolon and his wife Valerie of Lansdale, Ronald Rolon and his wife Roxane of Hatfield, and Patti Quagliarello and her husband Danny of Plymouth Meeting. Along with numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his siblings, Gilberto Ocasio of Bethlehem, Carlos Ocasio of Puerto Rico, Raquel Ocasio of South Carolina, Reynaldo Ocasio of Perkasie, Wilfredo Ocasio of Puerto Rico and preceded in death by his other siblings Jose Antonio Ocasio of Lansdale, Elba Lyjia Reyes of Florida, and Luis Enrique Ocasio of Brazil.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home in Lansdale. A brief funeral service will be held at 10:30. The funeral procession will take place immediately following the funeral services to Lansdale Cemetery on Broad Street in Lansdale.