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Ralph Arone Obituary
Wilmington
Ralph Arone, 79, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at The Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, following a short and courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born December 28, 1932 in White Plains, N.Y to the late George and Gina Luigi Arone. Ralph was also preceded in death by his son, Paul, and daughter, Gina.
Ralph served his country honorably in the U S Marine Corps during the Korean War, where he was wounded, finishing his military service in London, at the U.S. Embassy.
He lived in N.Y., Calabria, Italy, and N.C. He made a career of horse training, harness racing and being a restaurateur. Ralph was a master gardener, chef, linguist, storyteller, and lover of reading and singing, especially the song, "I did it my way."
Ralph, will be especially remembered for his passion for people and love of life.
Surviving are his wife, Judy B Parlatore of Wilmington, NC; daughter, Paulette Shilling and husband, Stan of Overland Park, Kansas; son, Ralph Arone, Jr. and wife, Terry of Raleigh, NC; four granddaughters, Jessie, Chandler, Christina, and Angela; two grandsons, Michael & Dylan; a sister, Nuccia, cousin Paolino Sangiuliano of Calabria, Italy.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 1 PM Friday, February 10, 2012
at St. Mark Catholic Church, 1011 Eastwood Rd., Wilmington, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, in memory of Ralph Arone, for a "Safe Passages Tribute Tile".
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel
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Kelly Synek
February 12, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing the story of your father with us. What a handsome guy! How I see some of him in Christina and Angela! We're praying for all of you as you celebrate his life and mourn his passing. God bless!
Angel Cribb
February 10, 2012
I work for Dr. Mottola and have known Ralph for for 3 years. Ralph was always so full of life and laughter. God rest his soul, he will be missed.
Angel
Donna Hensley
February 8, 2012
Sounds like your Dad was really special.
February 8, 2012
Dear Judy & Family,
Ralph will truly be missed by all who knew him. He was always so gracious & kind to welcome us into your home at any given time. We were honored to have Ralph as a honorary member of the class of 63'.Our love & prayers are with you & your family during this very difficult time.
NHHS Class of 63'Committee
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Liz Tatham
February 8, 2012
We loved getting to know your Dad through your words, Paulette. God bless you all. We pray comfort for you and your family while rejoicing that heaven has gained a master gardener.
Much Love,
The Tatham Family
LATRICE SHIVER
February 8, 2012
It was an honor to know Ralph. His zest for life and people were contagious. We (Dr. Mottola's office) looked forward to Ralph's appoinments...we knew it was going to be nonstop fun. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Love The OFFICE STAFF @ DR. MOTTOLA'S OFFICE.
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