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Ralph Cifarelli Obituary

CIFARELLI, RALPH P. Ralph P. Cifarelli, 93, of East Haven beloved husband of the late Elinor Tarquino Cifarelli passed away on February 18, 2014 at his home. Loving father of Elinor Wilson of Clinton, AnnaMay (Thomas) Juliano, Marie Cifarelli and John (Lynn) Cifarelli all of East Haven, Patricia Cifarelli of New Haven, Diane (Harold) Withington of Waterbury and Ralph (Renee) Cifarelli of Madison. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Brother of Noah Cifarelli of East Haven and the late Annette Franco, Carmel Bousquet, Emma Palo, Evelyn Pece, Mary Apuzzo, Vera Fedora, Constance Melillo, Annie Serio and Angelo, Adolph and Emil Cifarelli. Ralph was born in East Haven on January 31, 1921 son of the late John and Marie Lucy Crocco Cifarelli. Prior to his retirement Ralph was the owner of R&J Builders and also a WW II Army veteran. His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven FRIDAY morning at 11:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 12:00 P.M. Interment with military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call FRIDAY morning from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to CT. Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. Sign Ralph’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net

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Published by New Haven Register from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2014.

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March 2, 2014

Rest in Peace Uncle Rachie, sorry for the family loss.

Roger Bousquet

carl @ Patty perez

February 24, 2014

Sorry For Your Loss!!

Laura Shatkyvich-Zacks

February 23, 2014

To all the family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debra Godinez

February 21, 2014

I am so sorry for ur loss. A friend of Ralph.

Christina Charpentier (Mitchell)

February 21, 2014

Ralph and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Lucibello Daigle

February 21, 2014

From our family to yours - we are so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. God Bless you XOXOX

Mark, Marcelle & Amanda Redding

February 20, 2014

Ralph, Renee and Family,

We would like to extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Father/Father in law...

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time....

~God bless~

Denise Cifarelli

February 20, 2014

So sorry to hear of your lost. My sincere sympathy to all the family.

Sharon Cifarelli

February 20, 2014

So sorry to hear of your dear father's passing. He was loved by all. He always had a smile and a laugh for everyone to enjoy. My father will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Lucille Serio-DellaValle

February 20, 2014

With love and prayers--a good man, and loving uncle.

Kathryn Marcy

February 20, 2014

I have such wonderful memories of my funny Uncle. You always had a smile for life and you will be missed. My sympathies for your family.
Love,
Kathy Marcy

February 19, 2014

Uncle Rachie, Love you will miss you
Peggy

February 19, 2014

Uncle Rachie,love you will miss you
Peggy

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