Clarence "Ralph" Galloway

Clarence "Ralph" Galloway, 65, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away November 19, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1960 in Vineland, New Jersey.

Ralph was a member of the Massillon Eagles #190 where he once served as trustee and the D.A.V. He was a former member of the Elks and volunteered with the Knights of Columbus.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Ann (Merrill) Chupp; grandmother, Flossie Temple; and many beloved aunts and uncles.

Ralph is survived by the Ralph and Mildred Brand family, the Emrick's, and many close cousins and friends. Ralph was surrounded by a village. People who loved him and wanted to see him happy. Tom Ferrero was his life-long best friend along with Cathy Calhoun and Vic Rashid, Anne Massie and special friend, Jeanette Mullane. Ralph would walk daily to visit with many friends at nearby establishments. Ralph’s special talent was his handwriting. His printing was perfect. His cursive writing was precise and beautiful.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on Friday December 5, 2025 at Paquelet Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00am, and interment will take place at Brookfield Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the East Oak Grill, 872 Oak Ave SE, Massillon.

The family would like to thank Ralph's lifelong friend Tom Ferrero, and Jeanette Mullane, for the compassion and care they provided to Ralph.

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