RALPH THOMAS Obituary
RALPH M. THOMAS, age 65; beloved husband of Desiree (nee Manross); loving father of Crystal, Dylan, Kayla, Tara and Rick; grandfather of Raiden, Jameson and Silas; son of the late George and Elsie Thomas; brother of Linda Vavrek (John), Anthony Thomas (deceased), Joyce Deacon (Doug), Darlene Thomas, Teresa Floyd (deceased), Frank Thomas, Margie Breyley (Rob) and George R. Thomas (deceased); dear uncle and friend of many. Ralph retired from Cleveland Cement and was a member of Local 310 Laborers Union. He was an avid dog lover and car enthusiast. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of The Western Reserve for their care, compassion and support for Ralph and his family. Prayer service at the funeral home Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Private interment at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SUNDAY 1-4 P.M.
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