Raul Maldonado Rivera, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on May 6, 1953, in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, Raul was the cherished son of the late Raul Maldonado and Dimas Rivera and was known throughout his life for his warmth, kindness, and deep devotion to family.

He shared more than 54 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Dolores (Tunstall) Maldonado. Together, they built a beautiful family, raising their children Raul Maldonado Jr. (Desiree), Candy Maldonado (Jorge), and Theresa Maldonado (Tyler). Raul was a proud and loving grandfather to Cynthia, Mikey, Milani, Tyler, Koi, Joshua, Evangeline, Maximus, Natalia and Kylo and a cherished brother to Jorge, Jose and Jesus. He was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter, Alexia, and sister Margaret whose memory he carried in his heart.

Raul spent many years working as a landscaper, where he took great pride in his craft and found joy in creating beautiful spaces. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting coins, solving puzzles, and always being ready to lend a helping hand. Above all, Raul treasured time with his family, who remained the center of his world.

Raul's life leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and strong family bonds. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A Celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Raul's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Office of Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111.