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Ralph Abruzzese Obituary

Ralph P. Abruzzese, beloved husband for 65 years of Virginia (Trombino) Abruzzese, of N. Capalbo Dr., Bradford, passed away at The Westerly Hospital on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late Raffale and Finita Abruzzese.
Ralph was a chemical machine operator for Pfizer for many years and a communicant and longtime usher at St. Vincent de Paul Church. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was also a member of the Amancio Falcone Gaccione VFW Post 8955, the Bradford Citizens Club and the Calabrese Society.
He is survived by four children, Laura Servidio (Michael) of Bradford, Ralph M. Abruzzese (Karen) of Westerly, Linda Brunelle (Donald) of Attleboro, MA and Gary M. Abruzzese also of Bradford; a brother Thomas Abruzzese of Bradford; eight grandchildren, Jill, Scott, MJR Kyle, Paul, LT Kayla, Katie, Abigail and Jordin; and five great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 7 Church St., Bradford on Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

Published by The Westerly Sun from Mar. 13 to Apr. 12, 2018.
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So Sorry for your loss. I just saw the notice. I remember your husband well from when I was young. My thoughts go out to your family.

Kelly Townsend

March 30, 2018

The Senior Center sends its sympathy on the passing of Ralph.

March 26, 2018

Virginia, My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Love, Angel

Angel Spargo

March 26, 2018

Ralph, Regards to you and your family at this time. My best advice is this: grieve in your own way.Regards, Scott.

Scott Bill Hirst

March 19, 2018

I am sorry for your loss

Brenda Laspee

March 18, 2018

Virginia & Family,
Sending our deepest Sympathies to you and the family. Ralph was a great friend to many! He will be sadly missed!

Linda & A.J. Morrone

Linda M. Mofrrone

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March 18, 2018

WISH I COULD BE WORKING ON HIS CAR RIGHT NOW,AND ENJOYING A BEER WITH HIM,WILL MISS HIM DEARLY,ALL MY LOVE TO THE FAMILY.

March 16, 2018

Dear Virginia, Linda and family.. So sorry to hear of your husband, father and grandfather,s passing. Want you all to know I'm thinking of you at this very difficult time. Patty Urso

Patty Urso

March 16, 2018

Sorry for your loss, Virginia, but keep your memories always

Maryann Brennan Mullenhour

March 15, 2018

Ginny, Laura and family, So sorry to read of Ralph's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sue & Gary Partelo

Sue Partelo

March 14, 2018

Virginia and family, so sorry to hear about dear Ralph. He was a sweetheart. And my Dad's best friend.I'm sure they are having coffee at Mc Donalds right now. May all the sweet memories comfort you in the days ahead

joanne turano

March 13, 2018

Laura and famly...so sorry for your loss. Pat Hewes, Bradford

Pat Hewes

March 13, 2018

To the family of Ralph Abruzzese tarni and I offer our condolences
Ralph was a good man and I know that god will take good care of him

Frank Pucci

March 13, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 16:15*

March 13, 2018

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