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Ralph Rosignolo Obituary
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth; daughter Ann Mowat (Matthew); son Ralph, Jr (Suzanne); daughter Mary Telinde; daughter Kristen Worrell (Kenyon); brother Robert Rosignolo (Carol); brother-in-law of James Broad (Mary) and Mary Faul (Nick); and many nieces and nephews. He was the very proud grandpa of 7: Alexander, Kelsey, Lauren, Zachary, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, and Sydney. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Dominic and Kalliope.
A funeral mass and interment will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 12:30 pm, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 1968 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to a charity of your choice in his honor. Arrangements made by Holloman-Brown Funeral Home.
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Dave Noble
August 17, 2023
One of the nicest people I have ever known. Miss you Ralph.
Rui Fevereiro
August 19, 2021
One year passed and not only on this day but on daily life his special character, intelligence and commitment are still remembered.
Thank you Ralph for the privilege to work and learn with you at the joint venture Ford/Volkswagen at the Autoeuropa plant in Portugal.
Rui Fevereiro
Cristina Borges
September 1, 2020
Sincere condolences to all family.
Mr. Rosignolo was a great lider.
A visionary and a kind man, always with a honest and sincere "good morning" .
A man that led this plant with great wisdom and knowledge.
Autoeuropa people, that worked during his leadership, will always remember him.
RIP Mr. Rosignolo
Jorge Teixeira
August 31, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family.
Mr. Rosignolo was a remarkable leader who has left an indelible mark at the joint venture Ford/Volkswagen at the Autoeuropa plant in Portugal. His demanding and supporting attitude made a young team of unexperienced people surpass the challenging times of having to start producing cars. His meetings are still reminded today and his charisma will remain with us as long as we live. As a young engineer, 30 years old at the time that was promoted to a management position, I was honored to have the chance to learn from such an admiring man.
You are part of our history and only great man are part of history.
Teresa Costa
August 31, 2020
Thank you Ralph for everything you did at Autoeuropa in Portugal. So many teachings you left us. RIP. Sincere condolences to the family
Domingos Alberto Esteves de Matos
August 31, 2020
Proud to have worked with you at Ford-VW plant in Palmela-Portugal.
Rosário Ribeiro
August 30, 2020
Dearest Betty, my condolences. So sad...
love
Rosário
Rui Fevereiro
August 30, 2020
I got the honour to serve, as a development Engineer, during his period as CEO at Ford/VW plant in Palmela, Portugal.
I must say, he was allways commited with the people who he was working with and pushed allways the best from us. We all learned with him and everyone still talk and remember about him.
He was trully an admirable person.
My condolences to his all family.
Rui Fevereiro (Mech. Enginner)
Luis Tavares
August 30, 2020
What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky that I got to know him....
Mário Rodrigues
August 29, 2020
Thanks for what you have done for us in Autoeuropa Portugal
Fernando Evangelista
August 29, 2020
It was a privilegie to work with Mr.Rosignolo.He will always be remembered in Volkswagen Autoeuropa.My condolences to the family.
João Carvalho
August 29, 2020
Great man. A reference for all of us till today. Thanks! RIP
Ana Ramalho
August 29, 2020
Mr Rosignolo was a Master in his leadership during his stay in Autoeuropa Portugal. He will always be remembered by everyone who had the privilege to work with him. Rip
Adelia Borges
August 29, 2020
You are remembered with care and admiration from the other side of the ocean. From Portugal, where you help building Autoeuropa, with you knowledge and charisma, and forge a leadership style that still endured in many of those that learn from you.
Thank you!
José Rodrigues
August 29, 2020
RIP Mr Rosignolo. You where the "father" of AutoEuropa, in Palmela, Portugal, which was where I met you. A very king person. The world has become poorer without you. Rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
Luis Rita
August 29, 2020
My condolences to the family. He was a great leader and an inspiration to all in Portuguese Autoeuropa plant. RIP Mr. Rosignolo!
Joao Paixao
August 29, 2020
It was an inspiration and a motivation to work with. With will be always remembered . Rest In Peace .
Sinceras condolencias para toda a familia.
Jorge Ramos
August 29, 2020
RRR gave a remarkable contribution to the success of Autoeuropa and the Portuguese economy. His many friends and admirers in Portugal will never forget him.
José Suzana
August 29, 2020
The best director we have Autoeuropa Portugal RIO.
Dinora Guerreiro
August 29, 2020
My condolences to Mr. Rosignolo family. I remember his guidance speeches on his VW Autoeuropa plant leading period.
Susana Cruz
August 29, 2020
The best director I ever had! Portugal
RIP Mr Ralph Rosignolo
Jorge Duarte
August 29, 2020
Rest in Peace Boss!
Vítor Cândido
August 29, 2020
A great man who will never be forgotten. The body is no longer with us but exists in our memory. Condolences to the family he loved so much. Eternal rest my good friend.
Paulo Luís
August 29, 2020
Hi Mr. Ralph Rosignolo in where you are now. I'll always remember you and thanks for the great Job that you made in Portugal. Sincere condolences to the family.
Rui Catarrilhas
August 28, 2020
Great man that I will always remember him here in Portugal Pushing our factory to one of the best. Many thanks Mr. Rosignolo
Victor de Sousa
August 28, 2020
Great Leader and Person I had the privilege to work. My condolences to all the family. Victor de Sousa (Plant Manager Tenneco) from Palmela Portugal.
Jack & Mary Grace Cicerello
August 26, 2020
Betty and family, we are so saddened by the passing of Ralph. He was a wonderful, Kind, loving, caring, giving, happy and a special friend. We were so blessed to have had him in our lives for over 55 years. He and Elizabeth were always there when you needed comforting or a shoulder to lean on. We had many wonderful traveling memories together and many pre-marriage memories together. We love you Ralph and we pray God and you will give strength to Elizabeth, family and us your friends until we meet again someday. Love you. RIP
Ron and Marsha Hayden
August 26, 2020
We have lost a dear friend, a giving and genuine person vitally concerned with the path and welfare of others. He left us too soon as often the good ones do. We have great memories of Ralph, his love, his warmth, and concern for others. Our love and thoughts to Betty and family.
Sue Bradley
August 25, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Ralph. Both he and Betty were a large part of Sunday Theologica. It saddens me so and Ralph will be missed.
With prayers and sincere sympathy to Betty and all of your family.
Sue Bradley
August 25, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Ralph. Both he and Betty were a large part of Sunday Theologica. It saddens me so and Ralph will be missed.
With prayers and sincere sympathy to Betty and all of your family.
Deacon Vern Krajeski
August 25, 2020
I will miss you, Ralph, and I'll always remember the great help that you and Betty were in getting Christ Renews His Parish started at SJA. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Lorrie and Tim Reid
August 24, 2020
Dear Betty and family, please accept our deepest sympathies. We are also mourning his sudden passing. We will never forget the warm, friendly, welcoming love we always received from Ralph along with his great sense of humor and vibrant energy and care for us. Please know that he and you are in our thoughts and prayers as we know he is resting in peace and joy with God now as God also comforts you and gives you strength through your dearest friends and family.
Marybeth Trunk
August 24, 2020
Dearest friend we will so miss you
David Noble
August 24, 2020
I am so thankful to have known Ralph. Always had a kind word to say, slow to anger and quick to console. I will miss you my friend.
Ken & Joyce. Mason
August 22, 2020
We are so saddened by the loss of a great friend. He sure was the best hugger. We have lost a Nassau buddy. “ A friend we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose”. Our love to Betty and Family. Love, Joyce and Ken Mason.
James Mancuso
August 22, 2020
Ralph touched many lives and hearts. He was a great friend.
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