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Ralph Corolla Obituary
Ralph Corolla, 79, of East Haven, died unexpectedly on August 23, 2022, in Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of AnnMarie Ceneri Corolla.
Born in New Haven on December 1, 1942, to the late Ralph (Ray) and Lydia Barrasso Corolla, Ralph worked as a clerk for the US Postal Service for 35 years prior to retiring.
He was the father of Michael (Cynthia Whalen) and David (Sonia) Corolla; sister of Patricia (the late Joseph) Canelli; and grandfather of Michael, Zachary, Gabriel, Jacob, Marchela and Anthony Corolla.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday morning at 10:00 am in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish- Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Rd., East Haven. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Share a memory and sign Ralph's guestbook at www.iovanne.com The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is in care of his arrangements.
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JOHN ARGO
August 18, 2025
ralph, rest in peace
JOHN J ARGO
March 30, 2023
RALPH, REST IN PEACE, YOU WERE A GOOD GUY!
Steve Boughton
September 21, 2022
My condolences to the Corolla family. I knew Ralph from work as a coworker and also as his union steward. Some of my memories of Ralph were going for walks on our lunch break, talking UCONN womans basketball and I remember going to one of the womens games at Gampel pavilion. The picture you chose for his obituary is exactly how I remember Ralph. May he be at peace in Gods house.
SALLY HOPKINS
August 27, 2022
Rest in Peace Ralph. You were an amazing man leaving a very loving legacy. My condolences to your beautiful family.
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Nadine
August 26, 2022
Dear Ann,
It was a pleasure to know Ralph. I am glad for all the memories of happy times we shared over the years.
Loving thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
God bless you all
Stephen and Marie McDermott
August 25, 2022
So sorry for the loss of your husband and Dad.
John H. Dirzius
August 25, 2022
I had the great honor to represent Ralph as a member of the American Postal Workers Union during his long career as a dedicated postal worker. Ralph was a great member and someone I called my union brother and my friend. Always had that great smile and a warm hello to everyone. I enjoyed our many conversations. RIP Brother Ralph!
Graham Moore
August 25, 2022
Dave & Sonia, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father Ralph. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debra & Jim Longyear
August 25, 2022
Dear Corolla Family,
My husband and I both worked with Ralph at the USPS and we were quite shocked to see he has passed. What a nice guy he was! We are so sorry for your loss. The photo you posted for his obituary is perfect...that is the way his friends and coworkers remember him. May Ralph Rest In Peace, Our deepest condolences to all.
Don Petrarca
August 25, 2022
I worked with Ralph on the all night shift at The Brewery St. Office. He was always pleasant and cordial to His co workers. May He Rest In Peace.
Edward J Mattei
August 25, 2022
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years, at the US Postal Service. I always remembered how easy going and low keyed he was. May he REST IN PEACE.
John and Patty Ceneri
August 24, 2022
John and I are so very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Uncle Ralph. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time
Linda Terrill
August 24, 2022
I worked with Ralph for many years in the USPS...a truly wonderful man, respectful, funny and kind. I am very sorry for your loss. RIP Ralph.
Mike and Sue Terrace
August 24, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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