Born to eternal life on Sun. Oct. 21, 2001 age 77 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Alvira "Vita" (nee Zulli). Dear dad of Allen (Pat) Budda, Paulette Serafin, Daryl (Pam) Budda, Dennis Puccini, Danita (Joe) Jacobs and Thomas Puccini. Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Arthur) Saucedo, Matthew, Jeremy, Meghan, Alexandra, Amy, Jason, Andrew, Daniel and the late Josh. Great-grandfather of Brittany. Also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED 4-8 PM. AMVETS RITUAL at 6:30 PM by Singer-Barnes Post No. 3 and a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Funeral THUR. 9:15 AM from the Funeral Home to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1720 E. Norwich St. for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM followed by Military Honors. Private entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Ralph was a member Branch 2-NALC, NARFE, St. Gabriel League, Bay View P.O.R.K., AARP, St. Paul Holy Name Society, Boy Scout Troop No. 306,St. Francis Police Auxiliary and longstanding volunteer with multiple organizations, Veteran of World War 2, proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army with the 45th Infantry Div. and the 30th Signal Construction Bn. and generously donated 202 pints of his blood. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the National Kidney Foundation, American Diabetes Association or the Alliance For The Mentally Ill.