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Ralph Lorusso Obituary
He is survived by his devoted children, Leonard "Dino" Lorusso and his wife Robin, Ralph Lorusso, Jr. and his wife Lorie, all of Millbury, Anthony Lorusso and his wife Gerri of Shrewsbury, Marie Demma and her husband Arthur of Worcester, Catherine "Nella" Johnson and her husband John of Rochester, MA; three sisters, Elizabeth D'Ambrosio of Worcester, Laura Ventresca of Fresno, Calif and Michelina Brescia of Shrewsbury; 15 adored grandchildren; 7 cherished great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. His parents, Leonard and Maria (DeFeudis) Lorusso, and a sister, Lena Lorusso predeceased him. He was born in Vieste, Province of Foggia, Italy, grew up in Italy, served in the Italian Army during World War II and moved to Worcester in 1955.
He was a life member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Ralph loved to garden, and make homemade wine. He also enjoyed music, dancing and traveling to Boca Raton, Florida.
Ralph's funeral will be held Monday, June 4th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann Church, 24 Mulberry St. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Mausoleum. A period of visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 4th prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Notre Dame LTC, Sunshine Fund, 555 Plantation St. 01605.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Lorusso
Bonni Westerback (former classmate)
June 7, 2007
Ralph, my condolences to you and your family.
Janice Hunter (Ventresca)
June 6, 2007
May Uncle Ralph rest in peace in God's loving arms. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Dan & Claudette Serafin
June 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Louise Ventresca
June 4, 2007
May God's peace and love penetrate your broken hearts at the loss of your brother, father, grandfather. My deepest sympathy.
love,
Louise Ventresca
Lucy and Paul Johnson
June 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christmas 2005 Chris, Tony, Pa, Dino, Ralph Jr.
June 3, 2007
Ken & Jean Perro
June 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time in your life. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. If God brings you to it, he will see you through it.
CAROL SULLIVAN
June 3, 2007
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THINK OF YOU, TONY AND GERRI ALOT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
CAROL SULLIVAN (SMITH)
Abby Boudreau
June 2, 2007
My condolences to your family. I was one of Ralphs caretakers when he was at ND Assisted Living in the Harmony Unit and he made everyone's days brighter. He was a wonderful man that will always be a part of the ND family. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Mike Demma
June 2, 2007
Great people don't really die--they live on in our memories
frank prizio
June 2, 2007
May the Lord Jesus give you comfort in this time of sorrow. I loved your father very much. He was a man of good character. I will miss him very much. Sincerly, Frank Prizio.
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