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Ralph James Militello
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Ralph Militello, 77, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
Ralph was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked for US Smokeless Tobacco for 29 years. He was born in Chicago, IL to James and Marie Militello.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons Anthony and wife Heather, Michael and wife Tonya; grandchildren James, Katherine, Deborah, and Vincent.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Deb.
Visitation will be held at Flanner Buchanan - Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Rd., Westfield, IN, Thursday, September 4th, from 4 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, Friday, September 5th, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville, IN. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at:
Online Donations - St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
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4180 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, IN 46062
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