Ralph-Diano-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede

Ralph M. Diano

Sep 15, 1925 - Jan 7, 2015 (Age 89)

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Janet and Family,
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you. Remember your dad is never further that a heartbeat away.
Blessings, Carol and Joe Szabo

Mark my sincere condolences for the loss of your Father. Nothing can be said or done to reduce the pain of the loss of a loved one especially a Father.God bless you and yours during this unfortunate time. Remember the good and bad times with your Father, I do and it brings great joy...Your friend Bill

Sorry for your loos. Hoping the great memories help you through this difficult time

Mark..So sorry to hear about your Dad. May your friends, family and memories give you comfort. Harry Norcross

Janet, Mark, Dave and families. We are sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was always a gentleman and a kind man when we were in his company. Although this is a difficult time, his spirit is still with all of you and the fond loving memories of him will be with you forever.

Jack and Barbara Wynn

Mark, sorry for your loss. From all of us. Kindly, Charlie, Jacki, Charlie and Anthony, your dock buddies

My sincere condolences for your loss. I worked at WJH in the lab and remember Ralph as a hard worker that always had a kind work and a smile. God bless.

Sorry to hear of your loss. The neighborhood will be forever changed.

Dear Mark and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Love
Donna Dollar

Obituary

Ralph's Obituary

Ralph M. Diano, on January 7, 2015, of Runnemede. Age 89. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Jeanette T. (nee Panetta). Devoted and loving father of Janet Corbett-Durso (Michael Durso), Mark (Maria) and David (Teresa). Loving grandfather of Thomas A. Corbett (Tara), Nicole Ottaviano (David), Angela Lanzetta (Michael) and Alexa Diano. Great- grandfather of Fallyn, Faith, Gianna and Angelina. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and his thoughtful and caring neighbors. Ralph was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked at Lit Brothers Department Store in Philadelphia as a decorator. He also worked on the Christmas Village until the store closed. From there he went to West Jersey Hospital, Camden, where he worked in maintenance and retired in 1988 to care for his loving wife for 21 years. Ralph loved woodworking and even built his own home in 1968. He also enjoyed making stained glass, listening to opera and watching old movies on TV, but he was happiest with family around and making a fuss over babies and kids. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. There will be a viewing from 9 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. .

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