Ralph Edward Wilson
MANSFIELD: Ralph Edward Wilson, 81, of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2015 at his home.
Ralph was born December 5, 1933 in Ashland to Walter and Viola Wilson. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Ralph enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, woodworking, baking, fishing, taking care of his house and yard, classical music, long Sunday drives and his Sunday afternoon lunches at Applebee's.
Survivors include his sons Joseph (Brenda) of Cortland, Michael (Becky) of Newark, Christopher (Jennifer) of Placentia, CA, Brian (Donna) of Mansfield; grandchildren Nicole, Jennifer, Brandon, Lyndsay, Rebecca, Kyle, Ellen, Cameron, Julia; great-grandchildren Glenn, Logan, Grayson, Bennett; brothers-in-law Bruno and Ann Femia of Columbus, Dominic and Ginny Femia of Tampa, FL; sister-in-law Francesca and Jim Hahn of Marlton, NJ; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years Rose Femia Wilson; and six siblings.
Friends may call at Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home, 173 Park Avenue West on Sunday from 2-5pm with a vigil service at 2:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00am Monday at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Jeremy Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Mansfield Catholic Cemetery with military honors provided by Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association.
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Please accept my deepest sympathy, and know the entire Wilson family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Philpott-Smith
September 6, 2015
I was Mr Wilson's Gas Man for years and enjoyed and your Mother. I have a wooden truck he made for my Grandson when he was born; he was a wonderful man!
Tom McLain
September 4, 2015
I can't remember exactly where Ralph lived but I knew him as one of the neighborhood kids that I went to school and played with after when I grew up on East 4th St. 75 years ago. We graduated together in 1952. I always remember him as a really nice guy and easy to get along with.
Bud Trill
Largo, FL
Bud Trill
August 31, 2015
My sweet Uncle Ralph...you loved me unconditionally and never with and ounce of judgement! I will miss you dearly!
Andrea Garvey
August 31, 2015
Papa Ralph I will always carry on our tradition of us eating our Apple Bees House Sirloin. Will miss our Sunday lunches after church and will miss you! Love Glenn
August 29, 2015
Dad, you were the rock of our family. We are going to miss you here on earth, but we thank Our Lord and Savior that you are with Rosie again, THE LOVE of your life. May you rest in peace. Love you, Brian & Family
August 29, 2015
We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ralph. He was a delightful person with a pleasant smile. May your memories help you through this sad time.
Janet and Frank Ardis
August 29, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 28, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Ralphs passing. I enjoyed working with him at many of St Peter functions. I believe that Our Lord may say to Ralph well done my good and faithful servant.
Dennis Striker
August 28, 2015
Joe and family:
We are so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We can remember the good times we had with your parents. God bless them and keep them at his side. With love and prayers
Paul and Pat Gipper
August 28, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. We loved Ralph and have several of his woodcrafts to remember him. Such a kind friend. We will miss you.
Tim & Jen Stahlheber
August 28, 2015
I'm sorry for the loss of Ralph he was an awesome man totally devoted to his wife rose when she was one of my residents at liberty nursing center loved his delicious candy and cookies he would bring in for us and his awesome woodworking I know he will be missed
Terry Lawson
August 28, 2015
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