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Ralph Cafiero Obituary

Ralph O. Cafiero, Sr.
Ralph O. Cafiero, Sr., 71, beloved husband of Karen Cafiero, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 23, 2023. Ralph will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, as well as his children, Tracy Henchcliffe and her husband, David, of Fairfield, and Ralph Cafiero, Jr. and daughter-in-law Sonya, of Fairfield; grandchildren, Tyler Henchcliffe, of San Francisco, CA, Samantha Henchcliffe, of Fairfield; sisters, Patricia Fetcho and Joe Fetcho, of Fairfield, Mary DeCrescenzo, and her husband Paul, of Fort Myers, FL, Kathleen Cosgrove and her husband Mark, of Derby; sisters-in-law, Denise Pine and her husband Bruce, of Trumbull, Lynda Delvecchio and her husband Jeff, of Brookfield; as well as all of his nieces and nephews. Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Mary Cafiero, and in-laws, Peter and Ginny Luzetsky.
Ralph is a graduate of Andrew Warde High School. He would go on to work with State of CT Department of Transportation, Toll Division. He later attended the Connecticut State Police Academy and went on to work with the Department of Motor Vehicles in Norwalk for over 25 years, becoming a Sergeant until his retirement in 2006. In addition to spending time with his family, Ralph loved antique cars and spent summer weekends attending car shows especially enjoying Hershey and Carlisle with his sidekick and best friend, Tom Keiser. He will also be missed by his furry friend, Dakota.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. Funeral services will the held Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. directly at St Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Interment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Kidney Foundation.
For travel directions or to sign his online register, please visit: www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 27, 2023.

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Meg Cole

January 30, 2023

Karen-
So sorry to read of Ralph's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Dan & Kathy Rodriguez Airway Driving School RET.

January 29, 2023

Ralph was a DMV inspector for our off site driving exams many years ago. He was a very special guy always kindhearted with a smile on his face. Rest in peace Ralph..

SETH CARLEY

January 28, 2023

We are sure going to miss Ralph and his buddy Tommy Keiser who were great supporters The Reach kids Car Show (Newtown ) as well as so many others . You would always see that bright yellow deuce roadster ( 1932 Ford ) and knew Tommy and Dianne were right behind him . Even not feeling well he came . Thank you Ralph, rest in peace my friend ..
Seth and Bruce Carley

John/Kim Gurrieri

January 28, 2023

It was a pleasure to attend the many car shows and cruise nights are stop and sit and talk to Ralph he was a great guy and I´m proud of him he enjoyed his love of the car hobby and getting out to see his friends Kim and I will miss him dearly but we know he will be with us always Rest In Peace Ralph John and Kim Gurrieri

Timmy MAC

January 27, 2023

He LOVED His Family and his friends. Always Helping others. Terrific Man.

The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home

January 27, 2023

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Memorial Events
for Ralph Cafiero

Jan

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lesko & Polke Funeral Home

1209 Post Road, Fairfield, CT

Jan

31

Service

10:30 a.m.

St. Pius X Church

834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield, CT

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Lesko Funeral Home, Preplanning, and Cremation Services - Fairfield

1209 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

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