Ralph K Calitri

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph K. Calitri on July 30, 2024, at the age of 77 formerly from Dorchester and Canton Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leone "Leo" and Eleanora "Nora" (nee Maffeo) Calitri.

He is survived by his wife, Susan (nee Noonan); daughter Sara Jane Mancuso (Eric), and their two children; son Michael Hennessey Calitri (Ciara) and their three children. He is also survived by his sister Virginia Perkins; and brother Leon Calitri (Sharon); former wife, Jane (nee Hennessey); and Susan's daughters, Danielle McGovern (Cory) and their three children; Aileen Marini (Kevin) and their two children; and many extended family and friends.

Born in Boston on May 23rd, 1947, Ralph had a lifelong passion for science, baseball and softball. He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School and went on to Boston State College to play baseball. He graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in teaching. He received his Master's in Critical Thinking from UMass Boston in 1984. He taught in the Boston Public school system from 1969-2002, when he retired. His love of teaching and mentoring young minds led him to coach high school baseball, football and softball, winning the city baseball championship at Jamaica Plain High School in 1989. He played professional softball for the Columbus All-Americans and the New England Pilgrims where he was a member of 1981 All-Pro team.

After his retirement, Ralph moved to Fort Myers, Florida. He continued to enjoy playing softball and watching baseball.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Brendan's Catholic Church in Dorchester Massachusetts at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 25, 2024. All family and friends are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ralph's memory to Major League Baseball RBI program. https://www.mlb.com/forms/rbi-donations