Ralph J. Lordi Jr.

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Ralph Lordi Obituary

Of Plainville, CT, died January 4, 2007. He was 53 years old. Born in South Weymouth, MA, Ralph was raised in Rockland, MA, and, according to his siblings, grew up to be the tallest, strongest, smartest, best-looking of all the late Josephine ("Josie") and Ralph ("Gus") Lordi's five children. Ralph graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in mechanical engineering and received his MBA from Babson College. He recently became a deacon for the First Bible Baptist Church in Plainville, CT. During his short life, Ralph climbed mountains, ran marathons, and performed missionary work in Romania and Africa with his church. Mr. Lordi is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth and Jennifer, of Cheshire, CT; his wife, Laura (Baker), of Plainville, CT; and his siblings, Lawrence, of Londonderry, NH; Lynne Neal, of Salem, CT, Stephen, of Rockland, MA, and Susan, of Boca Raton, Florida. He leaves many aunts and uncles, as well as nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. A memorial service to celebrate Ralph's life will be held close to his birthday in June, 2007. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that contributions be made to the following fund for Ralph's two daughters: RJL, Jr. Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 766, Rockland, MA, 02370. To sign Ralph's online guest book, visit www.sullivanfuneralhome.com SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOMES FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1897

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Published by Boston Globe on Jan. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Lordi

8 Entries

Ellen Mahoney

June 11, 2007

I just saw the memorial notice for Ralph in the Babson alumni magazine and wanted to offer my condolences to his family. I had a number of classes with Ralph at Babson and worked with him on projects. He was nice, funny, and never full of himself! (At business school, it is not uncommon to meet people who are full of themselves.)

The last time I saw Ralph was years ago, at Logan Airport, as we both dashed to catch morning flights. He told me that he and his wife were expecting their first child and I remember how delighted he was about that. I had my own first child not too long after that, so I expect his beautiful daughters are about the same age as my own children.

I am so sorry that you have lost your husband, father and friend.

Tom Benson

February 3, 2007

Today is February 3rd. It has been 4 weeks since Ralph's death. These have been heart breaking, tearful weeks for me, my wife Bonnie and First Bible Baptist Church. Our hearts break for the loss of our friend. He was such a GREAT friend and brother in Christ. The tears so often just begin to flow...without warning...I don't know if they will ever stop.

I have known Ralph since he was gloriously saved at an old fashioned campmeeting in July of 1993, and in all that time I have watched him live his life (every aspect of it) for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. He loved his Saviour. He continually strove to please the Lord in everything he said or did. He was one of my best friends! He was a faithful Christian. He was a godly Christian man, husband, and Dad. He was one of my faithful deacons. He was a caring man who was always available to help others.

He was so happy being married to Laura. They were so much in love. They made such a wonderful couple. He loved Laura with all his heart. On this earth she was the love of his life, and he was the love of her life.

He is home with his Saviour now. I look forward to seeing him in heaven one day soon. As someone else wrote on this site, I too will ask him "why"? I really don't understand, but I suppose I don't need to know the "whys"? He had so much more to do for the Lord. He had been on a few Missions trips with me (Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Zambia, Africa). He wanted to return to Zambia again one day. He talked about it often.

Jen and Elizabeth, I will continue to pray for you. You both need to know that your Dad loved you dearly and prayed for you often. There was never a week that would go by that he failed to mention your names to me.

Larry, Steve, Lynn, Suzan, I will continue to pray for all of you and your family. He loved you all so much. He spoke of you all so often. Last Thanksgiving was a wonderful time for him. He loved you so much.

Laura, we are praying for you! I know how much you loved him. Hang on to all the wonderful memories. I will pray for the Lord's comfort and grace to be abundantly supplied to you.

Brad D.

January 23, 2007

Ralph was one of the best Christian men that I have ever known. Every aspect of his life seemed to center around the Lord Jesus Christ. We have gone camping together (with George and others), fishing together, preached together, he has watched my home and dog - which he regretted the rest of his life! He has helped me move from home to home three times. Last year Ralph bought me one of the best gifts I have ever received - an Air Force Plaque (I have been out of the service for over 25 yrs!). I have taken Bible classes with Ralph, and he also has "taught" me the Book of Joshua in Bible class. We would drive to the prison ministry together and talk about many things. He hated it when I called him a “good man” - for he would say that "none is good, except God". I didn't know Ralph before he was saved, but I have known him now for 14 years? or so. Ralph was indeed a good man - (Luke 23:50, Acts 11:24, Ps. 37:23). I will miss him greatly, and I do look forward to seeing him one day in Heaven. I will certainly ask him “why” with so much to look forward to (Laura, missionary work, Israel, preaching and teaching, being a blessing and encouragement to me, etc)....

Lianne Gillespie

January 22, 2007

My dearest cousins,
No words can express the sadness and loss our family feels. We spent our lives growing up next door to eachother, having popcorn on movie night, and Christmas morning breakfast at your dinner table. We were more like brothers and sisters living in separate houses next to eachother. Butternut Lane was as close to paradise as you could get on earth. I am so sad for the loss we all must suffer. I grieve for Jen and Liz and cannot imagine your pain. You are all in our prayers. We love you Ralphie, my big cousin.

Alda Tedeschi

January 22, 2007

Dear Cousins,
I can't express my sorrow enough for the loss of Ralphie, such a shame. But know that he is with Gus and Josie and now Dennis (probably in a heated discussion with him right now)..My prayers are with you all....

Tashann (Tash) Sarra

January 22, 2007

I've known Ralph since I was 11 yrs. old and am now 25. He always treated me like a daughter and when I lived in the same apartment building as him he always protected as a father. I will always miss playing Dutch Blitz with he and Laura, and always beating him...hee hee! And going to get gas and Krispy Kreme donuts and pretending he was "Niles the Chauffer"! Ha ha! Always good times! I miss him and love him dearly! Can't wait to walk the streets of gold with him in heaven! Jesus Saves!

Louise Costa

January 22, 2007

Deepest sympathy to the Lordi Family for their very sad loss.

I was the Adminstrative Assistant to Ralph's dad, Gus Lordi at Merkert Enterprises and he spoke often of his children and grandchildren and was so proud of each and everyone of you.

May the beautiful memories of Ralph be a source of comfort at this time.

Jo, lovely lady thinking of you.

Sincerely,

A friend

January 20, 2007

Dear Ralph, You were a gift on this earth. Keep watching and smiling down on all of us from your place in heaven.

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