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Ralph Dalessandro Obituary
85, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 6, 2016. Ralph retired from Acme/Click after 30 years of service. Before working for Acme he managed the family grocery store, Ralph's Discount Beverage and Dalessandro's Florist on Bowery St. in Akron. He was a member of several Italian Organizations, The Societa Di Mutuo Sorcorso Conversanese (MSC) Club,The Italian Community of Akron “Le Radici” and The Order of the Son's of Italy Lodge #685. Ralph and Rosetta volunteered for many years for The Italian-American Societies of Summit County annual Italian Festival. Ralph will always be remembered as a very devoted family man and a true friend. He loved and cherished his wife, Rosetta, who loved and cared for him after his diagnosis with Muscular Dystrophy. The two recently celebrated their 60th wedding anni-versary.
Ralph also cherished his two sons, John A. (wife Ellen) of Copley and Steve (wife Della) of Perry Twp. Ralph will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Steven (wife Colbey) of Perry Twp., John II and Adam of Copley, Marissa Eisenbrei of Tallmadge; and his great-grandson, Luca (son of Steven). In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandson, Ralph is also survived by sisters: Annie (Tony) Zita of Norton, Celeste Vario of Canada and Mary Menecola of Canada; brother, Anthony of Tallmadge; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends that are far too many to name. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Vivian. He was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy 20 years ago and struggled with this debilitating disease. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to The Muscular Dystrophy Association for their support through the years and Akron General Visiting Nurse Services.
Calling hours 4-8 p.m. Monday at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Rd., Fairlawn,OH 44333. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13th., at St. Hilary Catholic Church, followed by interment at Rose Hill Burial Park.
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December 13, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Dalessandro family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you, Uncle Ralph.
John and Rosemary Courtney, Hamilton Ontario Canada
Frank & Mary Cotturo
December 12, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Dalessandro family. It was a pleasure seeing Ralph and Rosetta once again this past summer. I will always remember the happy times I spent with my parents, Aunt Vivian, Uncle Steve, and my cousins at the grocery story on Bowery Street. You will always be in our prayers.
December 12, 2016
Condolences to you and your family, God bless, our prayers are with you.
Karen & Anthony Cotturo
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December 10, 2016
Offering sincere condolences to your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.
Al Rosato
December 10, 2016
Sincere Condolences to Rosa, Steve, John, and Families. We will miss his smile and love of family and friends.
Al, Nancy Rosato and Family
Vivian Vario
December 10, 2016
God bless you and your family during this difficult time. R.I.P. Uncle Ralph. Love from your sister Celeste and niece Vivian. xo
Jeanette & Kent Williams
December 10, 2016
So very glad we got to see Ralph and Rosetta. You will be truly missed. Kent loved kidding with you...guess God had his own plan...you are at peace wiith him...
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