January 2015
Page 21
The Rochdale Village Bulletin
Obituaries
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Reverend Rainey Randolph Beloved brother of board member Jean Randolph-Castro Sunset: January 1, 2015
everend Rainey Randolph transited to his eternal home, with Jesus, on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Rev. Randolph, lovingly referred to as Pete by family and friends was well known in the community. He was involved in Christian radio, appeared weekly on local cable station programming and was a long time dedicated worker in prison ministry.
Church under the leadership of Pastor Woodrow Cochran. Rev. Rainey is predeceased by his parents Rainey Randolph II and Viola Jennings Randolph. Left to cherish his loving memory is his faithful wife Maria, sons: Troy (Kenyata) and Timothy. Grandchildren Deishawna Morey, Tanaija Jordan, Troy Jordan, Jr., Tavona Jordan, Alaysia Jordan, Arion Jordan, Timothy Jordan Jr., Devoted Brothers and Sisters: Alfreda R. Hawkins, Jean Randolph Castro, Walter Randolph, Robert Randolph, sister in law Geraldine Randolph. In-laws Deacon Michael Jordan (Lisa) and Pastor Betty Garner (Sr. Pastor Johnny).
His Primary and Secondary education was in the Charleston, SC school system. He earned several Degrees in Religious Studies from the Christian School of Religion and other accredited educational systems.
His nieces and nephews Walter Randolph, Jr., Jason Randolph, Sherry Randolph, Some of Rev. Rainey’s hobbies and Catina Randolph, Wanda Randolph, joys included spending time with his Tasha Randolph, Iysha Randolph, family, vacationing in Disneyworld Kathy Randolph, Carol Randolph, and visiting The Big E with his Darlene Ball, Rogena Lilienthal and Children and Grandchildren, roller Tani Lilienthal, Faith Hawkins, Alfred skating, swimming, checkers in Hawkins, Charkeetian Castro, Alan addition to being an avid chess Jordan, Mikeya Jordan Francis (Rick), player. He really loved football, baseball, basketball and golf. His favorite and Benjamin Jordan. Rev. Rainey proudly shared in the raising of his teams included the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Mets, New York Knicks oldest niece, as a daughter, Laverne Randolph Autry (Donald). and watching Tiger Woods. Loving extended family include Mother Eugenia Brown (Aunt), He was employed for 30 Years at the State of Connecticut Department of Minister Virginia Pettway, Sylvia McCarroll & Family. He will be Corrections as Executive Director at Isaiah 61:1 Halfway House, Bridgeport, sadly missed by a host of grandnieces and nephews, cousins and CT where he assisted DOC inmates transition from the penal system to being friends. contributors in the communities they live and work in. During his 30 years of employment, Rev. Rainey played a hands-on leadership role in the growth Preceding his death is his brother Horace Lee Randolph, nephew of Isaiah 61:1 from one halfway house to now four. This growth includes Castreal Lilienthal, and niece Tonya Randolph. Mary Magdalene Half-way house for women. Rev. Randolph’s life has spoken for him and we are all thankful to Rev. Rainey Randolph served as the Assistant Pastor of New Covenant have been touched by his love, compassion, wisdom and experience.
Mario Matthew Cuomo
three-term governor for the state of
Sunrise: June 15, 1932 -Sunset:
New York January 1, 2015
From humble Southeast Queens roots grew a mighty oak in American government Rest in Peace.