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Ralph Shields Obituary
RALPH W., 77, of North Wildwood, NJ, on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, beloved husband of Mary Ellen Shields (nee Van De Vort), also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Saturday Jan. 22 at St. Ann's Church, 2900 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, NJ. Int. private. Viewings Fri. Eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Sat. 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at THE INGERSOLL-GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Central Ave., North Wildwood, NJ. In lieu of flowers Mass Cards or donations to a charity of your choice in Ralph's name appreciated.
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Judy Curry Simms
January 30, 2005
Dear Mary Ellen,
I will always remember what good times we all had with Beefy. We all had many good laughs and fun. I am so glad that Beefy touched part of my life and I was proud to be his friend. Love, Judy.
nancy kilroy
January 24, 2005
Mary Ellen Needless to say we all loved Beefy. As big as he was, his heart was even bigger. That's as good as it gets. love and sympathy, The Little Sisters
Karen DiDomenico
January 20, 2005
Dear Mar,
We know this is a difficult time for you. Right now I'm thinking about the first time I met Ralphie in the real estate office & how kind he was to me. Joey remembers all the times you & Ralphie would tell him you were going to sell him to the gypsies! Burkie remembers the times Ralphie would help him put the boat in/out of the water. Most of all, we remember the bar-b-ques, eating crabs out on the deck and just spending quality time together listening to Ralphie reminisce about all his favorite cars.
Ralphie will be in our memories & hearts forever!
Love,
Karen, Burkie & Joey
Susan Gill
January 20, 2005
Mar, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Beefy will always be remembered for his stories and dry wit. He will be sorely missed.
Lots of love and sympathy, the Gills
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