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Ralph Zirpolo Obituary

Of East Boston on August 23, 2007. Beloved husband of Sarah "Sadie" (DiCicco) Zirpolo for 65 years. Loving father of Loretta Scalfani and her husband Frank of East Boston, Butch Zirpolo of Winthrop and Susan Locigno and her husband Phil of Winthrop. Cherished grandfather of Renee, Anthony, Mark and Philip. Dear brother of the late Edith Tamburrino. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Rapino Memorial Home, 9 Chelsea St. (Maverick Sq.) EAST BOSTON on Monday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in Our Lady of The Assumption Church, 404 Sumner St., East Boston at 10am. The family will receive visitors on Sunday from 4-8pm. Services will conclude with interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Zip was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. Late US Army veteran of WWII was also a member US Air force and the National Guard for 30 years. Visit memorial at www.mem.com The Rapino Memorial Home 617-567-1380

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2007.

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Sandi Kirk

August 18, 2020

I hope you and Sadie are happy together. May you both rest in peace.

Renie Cannata

August 28, 2007

Renee, Sorry to hear about your grandfather, I know the hurt you feel,losing a grandparent that you are very close to. A grandparent's bond with thier grandchildren are very special,and it will last forever. God Bless you & your family

Anthony- Jodi Squillante

August 26, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ann (Drennan) Forsyth

August 25, 2007

Dear Zirpolo family -
I see this name, and it is a familiar one to me, as I had a Mr. Zirpolo as a teacher when I attended the Hobbs Jr. High School (building razed in 2003 or so) in Medford in the late 1940's. Mr. Zirpolo was a kind and patient teacher, and I never heard him raise his voice. He had perfect behavior from his students at all times. In any event, I send my prayers and condolences to this Zirpolo family and thanks to this Mr. Zirpolo for serving our country with great honor in WW II. May the peace of the Lord be with you all, and may Ralph's soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed from your family, rest in the peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. With sympathy to all the family, Ann (Drennan) Forsyth, 8025 Farmington Blvd., Germantown, Tennessee 38138 formerly a resident of Medford, Mass. for many years.

Debra Treanor

August 25, 2007

To Mr. Zirpolo's family: I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad, and grandfather. Mr. Zirolo was a very nice man, and I will always remember him for going above, and beyond for his baby Susan, whenever she needed him! I am sure he will be sadly missed by his entire family. My prayers are with you all.

theresa danna-trulli

August 25, 2007

To the Zirpolo family:
Our deepeste sympathy to all of you.May god bless you all.Your
dad is in our thoughts and prayers.

Theresa Danna-Trulli,Jim Danna,3rd and family,
Dolly and Jay DeMarco

Mike Casey

August 25, 2007

Mr. Zirpolo,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Armed Forces-especially when you served in the U.S. Army in WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Josephine Gleeson

August 24, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sandi Kirk

August 24, 2007

Our sincere condolences to Ralph's family. May God Bless you all.
Mike, Sandi, Jim & Laci

Pattie Forgione

August 24, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all of you .
Please know I think of you often , you are in my prayers.
Pattie Forgione Deming

Dawn Doyle

August 24, 2007

Our deepest sympathy is with Ralphs' family.
Dawn, Dave, Eric & Amanda Doyle

Renee Scalfani

August 24, 2007

My Papa,
I will miss you so much you were such a big part of my life. I have so many memories that I will forever cherish as I will forever miss you but I knew you were getting tired and wanted to be with God were you are free from all you illnesses. God knew he wanted a good man yesterday and that why he chose you.

I love you my Papa
"In Gods hands we trust"
is a beautiful Angel
MY PAPA

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