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Ralph P. Amantea, 98, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at Mercy Center, Dallas.
Born in Old Forge on July 3, 1918, he was the son of the late Saverio and Anna Maria Gilotti Amantea.
Ralph was a graduate of Old Forge High School, Class of 1937. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served his country in the European Theater with the Military Police Battalion. He was awarded Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and the European African Middle East Service Medal.
He began his sales career as a young man, traveling with his father by horse and buggy. He worked for various companies, having made his last sales calls this past Monday.
He was a member of St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming, the JFK Pittston Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, and the American Legion Post 0904, West Wyoming.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, the former Lola Romagnani Amantea, in 1997; brothers, Frank, Bruno, Sam, Johnny and Joseph; sisters, Mary Graziano, Rosie Yaniello, Catherine Pietraccini Polak and Margaret Calabrese.
Surviving are his daughters, Denise Ohl, Wyoming; Sandra and her husband, Keith Naylor, Pocono Lake; granddaughters, Jessica and her husband, Blythe Evans, Kingston; Meredith and her husband, Peter Recek, Nanticoke; and great-granddaughter, Blythe Violet Evans; a sister, Frances Larussa, Scranton; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
Military funeral honors will be accorded by the AMVETS Honor Guard at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming, with the Rev. Leo McKernan as celebrant.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
The family would like to thank all the physicians and health care workers who so kindly took care of our Dad, with special thanks to Dr. James Butcofski, Dr. Ronald Nardell, Dr. John Carey and the entire staff of Mercy Center, Dallas, for their outstanding and compassionate care. To quote our Dad, "Thanks for being nice to Ralph!"
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Denise and family,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in memories that are precious and special to each of you. God Bless.
Rich and Judy Heiser
October 25, 2016
We go back to 1959 had great respect and love for each other in business and social good times . Rest in peace till w meet again our thought and prayers r with you God Bles. BIAGIO AND EMMA JEAN AND BLAZE DENTE
October 24, 2016
No matter how long you have a fa ther (what a blessing) it is still a loss.the picture captures Ralph perfectly - a congenial happy man.Fr R
October 23, 2016
Sammy and Denise please accept our condolences on the passing of your dad so sorry for your loss. Love. Jeff and Daphne Held
October 23, 2016
Denise,Sandra and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ralph passing away. He was a wonderful man. We are thinking of the family and send our love.
Helen and Bob Roderick
October 23, 2016
Denise, Sandra, Jessica & Meredith, So sorry for your loss of your Dad and Grandfather, my Uncle and Godfather. We will surely miss him. He gave us a perfect example of how to stay active and positive in order to enjoy a long and happy life. Love you all! Mario Pisaneschi
October 23, 2016
I'm often thinking an you. You lost a big person!
Diego Santini
October 23, 2016
Dear Sandy, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. He was such a wonderful man, very kind and gentile. It was not that long ago that I saw you & your dad at wegmans, I was so happy to see you both. I am out of town and unable to pay my respects, I will hold you and your family in my prayers.
Mary lou Orlando
October 22, 2016
I hope you can focus on all of the wonderful memories and the long happy life he lived. He was so lucky to be part of such an amazing, loving family. Lots of hugs and love your way!
Becky Schwartz
October 22, 2016
Beautiful Uncle Ralph, always with a Smile..Denise and Sandra so sorry Uncle Ralph was blessed to live an amazing long life, Mom and Dad loved him and Gram adored him, God again truly has many Aces in Heaven. I love you both, God Bless Sharon Rottner/ Griffin xo
October 22, 2016
Sandy & Denise,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I've know your family for years, and had the pleasure of working with your dad. Always a gentleman and ALWAYS had a smile.
Cathy Fusco
October 22, 2016
Denise, so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Richard Martinelli
October 22, 2016
Such a wonderful man. A true gentleman. We will miss you. Michael and Barbara Hirst, UK. xx
Barbara Hirst
October 22, 2016
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