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1955
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2016
Ralph DeFeo Obituary
Mr. DeFeo was born on June 11, 1955, in Upper Darby Twp., and was a son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Winand) DeFeo. He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Villanova Univ., and Widener Univ. Law School.
Mr. DeFeo was in-house legal counsel for WL Gore & Assocs., Newark, Del. He previously was a corporate attorney for MG Industries, Malvern, and EMD Performance Materials, Philadelphia.
Mr. DeFeo was a member of St. Eleanor Catholic Church. He was devoted to his family, especially his children's many activities.
In addition to his wife of 36 years, Mr. DeFeo is survived by his children, Lauren, wife of Timothy Reiley, Hatfield, Michael DeFeo, at home, and Christopher DeFeo, at home; his granddaughter, Grace Reiley; and his siblings, Patricia, wife of Anthony Bahinski, Wilmington, Donna, wife of Paul Tustin, Havertown, and Michael, husband of Patricia (Robinson) DeFeo, West Chester.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Eleanor Catholic Church, 647 Locust St., Collegeville. Entombment will follow in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, Upper Merion Twp. Friends may call from 9-9:45 a.m. Thursday at church. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028, www.mskcc.org.
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Kirk Zimmer
April 11, 2025
I worked with Ralph at Fischer and Porter as a Coop. We did a lot of lunches...everyone loved him. He never spoke of personal things...always responded: "What, are you writing a book'. Kinda an whole that way...but gotta love him! Too young
Elissa Outtrim
July 13, 2016
I just learned of Ralph's passing today. This is a huge shock. I had the good fortune to work with him in his legal career and I will greatly miss his sunny, up-beat attitude and his great professionalism in his work. My company will be very saddened to hear that he is gone. He always served our clients well. Rest in peace, my friend. Sympathies to his family; I just lost my husband a week after Ralph passed, and, I know first-hand that this has no doubt left you reeling, I am sure. Stay strong.
Sincerely,
Elissa R. Outtrim, Esq.
Tim Gustafson
April 17, 2016
Cindy and family,
I do not know you, but I knew Ralph well. Although it has been 42.5 years, I will always remember him as a very kind and loving family man. I was going through some old pictures from my college days and found Ralph's picture. I decided to do a search only to find his obituary. It is with great grief that I get this news. Ralph was my room mate in Room 901 Pinchot hall at Penn State in the fall of 1973. I was very sorry to see him leave after only one term. He was well liked in our dorm and we all missed him when he left.
Please accept my sympathy.
Tim Gustafson
New Kensington, PA
Anne Heebner
February 22, 2016
For Cindy, Lauren & Family, Michael and Christopher.
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household world that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It it the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
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Anne Heebner
February 22, 2016
Remembering Ralph DeFeo
Who took pride in giving MG salesmen a run for their money .
Ralph
Who always knew where the free food was at 3 Great Valley
Ralph
Who had the kindest heart with a Philly attitude
Ralph
Who always gave priority to Michael's ball game, Lauren's lacrosse games, Christopher's school meetings over Vern's NDA
Ralph
Who with his greatest love, Cindy, had the school bus drop off timed perfectly with the commute into work
Ralph
Who always welcomed Mike Masha's queries, sign a contract for Marsha, and manage to save a few minutes to set off Dick B's BMW alarm every day ...
Ralph
Who gave me the chance to give my kids and family a decent life, working at the BEST company, with the BEST work family ever
Ralph
Ralph, Everyone knew you at Great Valley AND all of our locations. No one will ever forget you. Keep 'em Hopping up in Heaven!
Rebecca Kingston
February 17, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Becky & Brian Kingston
Deborah Coleman
February 17, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Ralph at MG for many years. An awesome man! Always upbeat, kind, funny, and knowledgeable in his field. He will be remembered fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jennifer Tiller
February 15, 2016
I had the AWESOME pleasure to take care of Ralph. He was the nicest , kindest guy . he never complained. he fought his battle to win. THAT'S what count. God bless you and his family. you will be greatly missed
Anna
February 15, 2016
Love you Uncle Ralph. I'm so sorry Aunt Cindy. Santa Claus forever. <3
Eileen Baumann
February 14, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Ralph at MG Industries for many years...seven of them with him in the Legal Dept. (in both Valley Forge and Great Valley. Ralph had a way of helping to keep things on the lighter side, and I appreciated his humor. That is how I shall remember him. A great loss. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Ralph and the loved ones he leaves behind.
Eileen Baumann
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