Ralph Domenic Passero

Ralph Domenic Passero obituary, Toms River, NJ

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8

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995 Fischer Blvd., TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

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Mar

8

Funeral service

4:00 p.m.

Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals- Fischer Blvd.

995 Fischer Blvd., TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

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Ralph Passero Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals - Toms River at Fischer Blvd. on Feb. 28, 2026.
Ralph D. Passero, 79, of Toms River, NJ, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he lived in Bayonne, NJ before moving to Toms River 25 years ago.

Ralph was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran.

Sensi Grandmaster Ralph Passero was the president of the AOKA (American Okinawan Karate Association) in Bayonne,. He studied and taught Isshinryu karate for over 50 years.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Dorothy Passero.

He is survived by his wife Lisa (nee Kately), a daughter Jillian Manno of Toms River, NJ, a brother Andrew Passero-Arizon, a sister Dorothy Beebe of Toms River, three grandchildren Angelina, Isabella and Gabriella.and son in law Roberto Sales.

A memorial gathering will be offered Sunday, March 8, 2026 2:00pm – 5:00pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 995 Fischer Blvd., Toms River. A funeral service will be offered at 4:00pm.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.

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February 28, 2026

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Paul Durso

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I knew Ralph Passaro almost before he knew himself growing up in Bayonne. He was friends with Miquel Diaz brother of my best man Carlos Diaz.

He was always respectful to me also due to my association with Don Nagle. And my association with Gary Alexander - I was proud of his success in martial arts.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

8

Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals- Fischer Blvd.

995 Fischer Blvd., TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

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Mar

8

Funeral service

4:00 p.m.

Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals- Fischer Blvd.

995 Fischer Blvd., TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels