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Ralph Tashea Obituary
Ralph was born Dec. 29, 1935, in New London, son of the late Ralph E. and Hazel Tashea. He grew up in Groton and graduated from Fitch High School and was an outstanding athlete and captain of the football team. After serving in the Korean War, Ralph worked at Electric Boat and retired from CSC Data Center.
Ralph completed many marathons including the Boston, Philadelphia and Long Beach marathons. He had a passion for photography, following local schools taking pictures at athletic events. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and the University of Maryland football and lacrosse.
Ralph is survived by his son Michael of Houston, Texas; sister Joy (Van) Williamson of Pell City, Ala., brothers, Richard (Becky) of Ledyard, Peter (Pam) of Groton and Port Charlotte, Fla., Thomas (Pam) of Griswold, his former wife Patricia and husband Frank Chalk of Houston, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Frances.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic with military honors. Mask and social distancing will be required. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Christopher Potvin Scholar-Athlete Fund, 94 Driscoll Drive, Uncasville, CT 06382.
Guillot Funeral Home of Taftville is in charge of arrangements.
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Cheryl Ann Raynor
February 3, 2023
I MISS YOU SO MUCH UNCLE BUTCH,FROM YOUR NIECE CHERYL
David LoPresti
February 11, 2021
To Dick and Becky, we have you and your family in our prayers. Very sorry for your loss.
Dave Betsy and Anne LoPresti
Cheryl Ann Raynor
February 9, 2021
You will be really Missed.Love you my uncle Butch,Rest In Peace.
JoAnn Borden
February 9, 2021
Tom,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your memories of your brother bring you peace.
JoAnn & Russ
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