Ralph Thomas Prado Jr.

Ralph Thomas Prado Jr. obituary

Ralph Thomas Prado Jr.

Ralph Prado Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Oxon Hill on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Ralph T. Prado, Jr., 80, a 21-year resident of Stevensville, Maryland, passed away after a five-year battle with kidney failure. Born on February 18, 1945, in New York, NY, to Violet (Rodriguez) Prado and the late Ralph T. Prado, Sr., Ralph graduated high school before establishing a 50-year career with Krick Plumbing and Heating. He was a parishioner at St. Christopher Catholic Church and a member of the Elks Lodge of Kent Island. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing softball, golfing, and spending time with friends. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Karen L. Prado; his daughter, Yvette Gam; his son, Frank Prado, and his wife, Desireé Prado; his daughter, Kasey Lewis, and her husband, Rian Lewis; his grandsons, Bill Gam, Frank Prado, Jr., and Nolan Lewis; his granddaughters, Brianna Heiser, and her husband, Kyle Heiser, and Mackenzie Lewis; and his great-grandchild, Sophia Gam. A celebration of Ralph's life is currently being planned. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.

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