Rachel R. Munafo

Rachel Munafo, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025. She was a native of South Philadelphia. On July 4, 1957, she married the love of her life Frank Munafo whom she met just blocks away from her home in South Philadelphia. They remained happily married for 66 years until his passing in 2023. They had two children, a daughter, Erica Munafo (Matthew Stool) of Lebanon, Pa., and a son, Marc Munafo (Dee Aversa) of Havertown, Pa. As well as three grandchildren, Marc, Jr. (27), Matthew (25), and Lauren Munafo (23). Predeceased by her parents Frank and Jean (nee Reda) Rossoni.

Rachel had a love for education, which began early when she attended the Academy of Notre Dame High School in Philadelphia where she met many life-long friends. She later pursued her studies graduating from the University of Pennsylvania and later receiving her law degree at Villanova University. She had a long professional career, which began as a reporter for the Delaware County Daily Times were she received numerous awards. Her legal career began in 1975 when she became District Justice of the Peace in Upper Darby Township. In the late 1970's she was the law clerk for two of the top judges in Philadelphia and from there worked on the central legal staff of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. She then went on to work at two of the top matrimonial law firms in Philadelphia and later opened a private practice as a family law mediator. In retirement, she discovered an interest in Japanese art and went on to become a docent at the Philadelphia Art Museum.

Rachel's true love was her family. She and Frank shared a love for opera and classical music, which began when they met in the early 1950's and lasted a lifetime. They enjoyed good food, cooking, watching old movies, traveling abroad and spending time with friends. A life well lived!

Relatives and friends are invited to Rachel’s visitation on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Laurence Church, 8245 W. Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA followed by her funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Interment at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.