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Ralph DiDonato Obituary
RALPH P. suddenly on February 10, 2008, age 48. Beloved husband of Margaret "Meg" (nee Roller" of Broomall. Devoted father of Danielle Darnault (Bertrand), and Michael. Loving son of Ralph S. DiDonato and Marion (nee Gargano); his brothers Anthony (Carol), Pasquale R. "Pat" (Joanne); also survived by his nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM in St. Pius X Church, Lawrence Rd., Broomall. Relatives and friends may call Friday morning 8:30-9:30 AM in THE FRANK C. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME Sproul and Lawrence Rds., Broomall and also call Thursday eve 7-9 PM Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph DiDonato
kathy descano
December 18, 2008
It is 12/18/2008 and my son and I just found out about the loss of Ralph. Our children grew up together and we were very close friends for many years. We are absolutely devestated by this discovery. I have few words to describe how very sad we are and how difficult it is to believe this happened so long ago. I know the sorrow the entire family has had to deal with. I am still in complete shock. We loved Ralph and Meg and Michael and Danny with all of our heart. We are sorry we could not have been with them at this awful time. In our prayers they will forever be. We are so very,very sorry. Kathy and Chris Descano
Fran Farrell
June 15, 2008
Mr and Ms Di. I'm truly heart broken to have discovered this. I saw the West Catholic News bulletin and was shocked to see Ralph's name as deceased. My heart goes out to you.
Franny Farrell
Dario Claudio
April 14, 2008
I was truly saddened to hear about Ralph. He was a great guy who I felt was very passionate about the market and and life in general. I will miss stopping to talk to him about the hot stock of the day, his quick wit and his sense of humor. I knew him as a very dedicated family man, a true professional and a very caring individual. My thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful family and especially his brother Pat, who I had the pleasure of working along side of. Your brother will always be with you.l
Joan and John Grzyb
March 5, 2008
To the DiDonato Family,
Joan and I just learned of Ralph's passing. Having known Ralph and Pat for over 25 years, we are profoundly saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph Oliva
February 19, 2008
DiDonato Family,
Sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. He was a good guy from the old SW Philly neigborhood. My prayers are with you.
Paula Squillacioti
February 16, 2008
TO THE DIDONATO FAMILY: ALTHOUGH I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING RALPH, I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING ANTHONY AND HIS PARENTS. MR. DIDONATO, MRS. DIDONATO, ANTHONY, PAT AND FAMILY,
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD AND THE ANGELS WILL LOOK OVER YOU AND YOURS.
Helene & Bob Montone
February 15, 2008
Meg & family,
We just read the paper late last night. We are so saddened by your loss. You all will be in our thoughts & prayers
Steve and Janice Lombardi
February 15, 2008
Dear DiDonato Family,
Please know that you are in our thougths at prayers at this time.
David Smith
February 15, 2008
DiDonato Family,
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Upon hearing of Ralph's death I immediately remembered all the good times and experiences we had growing up in SW Philly. Especially the trip to Washington with Ralph, Anthony, Pat Delaney and myself. It was probably our first trip away without our parents and boy did we have a ball! These are memories we will all never forget. I wish you all the best of luck, Ralph was blessed with a wonderful family.
Gerry Reynolds
February 15, 2008
God Bless The DiDonato Family,
I knew Ralph from the trading floor and he was always a true professional and a gentleman. He and Pat are the perfect examples of what brotherhood and class is about. Just good people. I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you. God Bless All.
CHRISTIAN CASTELLI
February 15, 2008
MY DEEPEST SORROWS. OUR ONLY SOLACE IS IN OUR FAITH IN CHRIST.OUR MEMORIES OF OUR PAST IN OUR PARISH (OUR LADY OF LORETTO)AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE SOME COMFORT. RALPH( AND BROTHER ANTHONY) ALWAYS SHOWED CLASS AND WHAT A GENTLEMAN CAN BE.
Eugene A. La Rovere
February 14, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of Ralph's passing. I had attended OLOL grade school with him in SW Phila.
Richard Ross
February 14, 2008
To say I'm shocked would be an understatement of enormous proportion. I've known Ralph for 20 years, and always known him to be a gentleman and a professional.
Ralph's sudden death brings back memories of my own father's death when I was a teen, and reminds me how precious and fragile our time here is.
Your family is in my heart and prayers; know always that Ralph will not be forgotten by his many friends and aquaintances.
Richard Ross
Sandi Horne
February 14, 2008
Meg my dear friend, I was so so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your precious husband, Ralph. He was such a gem. I want you to know I am here for you if you need anything. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sandi
Dawn Stuempfle
February 14, 2008
I was saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. I've known Ralph and Pat since I began working at the PHLX in the early 80's.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and all of Ralph's friends.
Joe Armstrong
February 14, 2008
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family. I knew Ralph from the Exchange. He was a wonderful guy.
Lorraine Strouse
February 14, 2008
Pat and Family,
My heart is aching at this time. I really adored Ralph. He was the highlight of my day. I miss his constant calls looking for his Reg Sho List. I am still having trouble accepting he is gone, but I do have comfort knowing he is very alive and face to face with the lord. I pray the Lord blesses all of you with comfort and Peace.
Peter Arroyo
February 14, 2008
To the DiDonato Family, I am sorry for your heavy loss. My heart goes out to you all. I was one of the lucky ones to know him personally as I worked for him and Pat a few years ago. I got to experience some of his true values as he and his brother Pat were inseparable at work. It was wonderful to witness. I only hope that those family values help you all get through this devastating and shocking loss. You are all in my prayers. Stay Strong.
Bill Marko
February 14, 2008
Pat,
After my wife passed away, Ralph on many occasions would come over to me on the floor and would try to cheer me up. I hope to return the favor.
Marjorie Nolan
February 14, 2008
What a beautiful man inside and out! I am so sorry for your loss.
Rosanne Evangelist LaBate
February 14, 2008
DiDonato Family,
As a former elementary classmate and neighborhood friend, I'm saddened to hear of his passing.
Ralph was one of the 'good guys' and will surely be missed.
My heart goes out to all of you during this hard time.
He will be in my prayers.
Joseph Gaudioso
February 14, 2008
I am sorry to hear the shocking news. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Mary Tanealian
February 13, 2008
Dear Marion, Ralph, Pat and Anthony:
I was stunned when Grace told me about Ralph. I cannot believe he is gone. I can still picture the three of you running around your Aunt's house when you were little. I can't even imagine what all of you and Meg and their kids are going though. My deepest condolences to you all. You are in our prayers. Love, Mary (Makovec) Tanealian
Bennett Mohin
February 13, 2008
Ralph and I both had a love of wildlife and the outdoors. I will miss our conversations and I wish the best for his family.
Peter Melendez
February 13, 2008
Pat,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Ryan Hannigan
February 13, 2008
To the entire DiDonato Family: I am sorry for your loss,I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless.
Carolyn Pryor
February 13, 2008
Pat/DiDonato family,
I am so so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Ralph. May God continue to comfort your hearts as only He can do. My prayers are with you and family.
Lynn Boyer
February 13, 2008
Pat,
I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Please know you all are in my prayers. I pray for your strength and peace at this time.
Lynn Boyer
Jude Maurer
February 13, 2008
I am sure this message will speak for all of Ralph's friends from the PHLX. We all enjoyed being in his company and that sly sense of humor he had. I am saddened to hear of this news and all my prayers go out to his family...
Turk Kerrigan
February 13, 2008
DiDonato Family
I knew Ralph through my time with him at the Philly Stock Exchange in the late 80's. His laugh, his smile and his love of life will always be with me.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
God Bless
Sal Iuliano
February 13, 2008
Pat,
I was shocked to hear the news. The both of you have been inseparable over the 25 years I have known you. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Ken
February 13, 2008
Hi,
I worked with "Ralphie 'D'" at the PHLX in the late 80's and to mid 90's! He truly was a nice guy and I am totally shocked by the news I received last night!
I remember him repeatedly asking me questions about playing the piano, as he had started taking lessons and knew I played Classical Piano my entire life. I was more than happy to talk to him about it because it was apparent he really loved it!
A mutual friend of ours from PHLX told me last night that "Ralphie was the PHLX's Dino (Dean Martin)" ... and the more I think about it ... it was true! Ralphie had one of the best senses of humour I have ever known.
The guy just always had a smile on his face.
Please accept my deepest apology in your time of grief, and know that Ralphie was a 'good guy' everybody liked.
Paula Pace
February 13, 2008
Anthony & Family,
We just got the news of the sudden passing of Ralph. We are stunned. To lose someone is hard enough but so young and so suddenly. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and if you need anything, please let us know. You were such a rock for us during our difficult times.
Fondly,
Paula, Tony, Stephen & Thomas Pace
rob alessandrine
February 13, 2008
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of Ralphie's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Margaret Righter
February 12, 2008
Dear Peggy and family
We are so sorry for your loss. The saddness in our hearts is overwhelming. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy,
Margaret & Bill Righter
PATRICK DELANEY
February 12, 2008
UNCLE RALPH AUNT MAR ANT AND PAT,JUST GOT A CALL FROM SMITTY.I CAN NOT BELIEVE WHAT HE TOLD ME.YOU KNOW HOW LONG WE WENT BACK,FROM DANNY'S,THE EAGLES,ETC.I'M IN TEARS.PLEASE KEEP YOUR HEADS UP.HE WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS GROWING UP ALTHOUGH I HAVEN'T BEEN IN TOUCH IN A WHILE.I'M PRAYING FOR YOU GUYS AND RALPHIE AND I'LL SEE YOU THURSDAY.LOVE,PAT.
Caroline McGlade
February 12, 2008
Pat, My thoughts are with you and your family.
God Bless!
Caroline ( Oliva ) McGlade
Seth kanner
February 12, 2008
My family and I send our deepest condolences to the Didonato family.
Betty Decky
February 12, 2008
Pat,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. He was always a gentleman to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal. Love leaves a memory, no one can steal".
Keep all the memories of your brother in your heart and he will live with you forever.
Love, Betty
Joe Van Thuyne
February 12, 2008
DiDonato Family
I knew Ralph through my time with him at the gym. We had some great talks. He always spoke lovingly and with great pride about his family. He was passionate for the Wildwoods at shore.
I will miss Ralph's smile and power workouts.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
God Bless
Kathy & Lennie Bojanowski
February 12, 2008
Dear Marion, Ralph and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Bridget Peachey
February 12, 2008
Pat,
I am truly sorry for what you are going through at this time,
My thougths and prayers are with you and Ralph's family.
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