Ralph R. Garramone Sr
Ralph R. Garramone Sr., died at his home on Sanibel Island, Florida on September 23rd. He was the son of Anthony and Elizabeth, beloved husband of 61 years to Marie Corbo, father of Elizabeth Mary, and her husband Rev. Wayne Santos, and Dr. Ralph Garramone Jr., and his wife Glynn Rivers, and their children Grace Glynn, Ralph III, also known as Max, and Oliver Thomas. Ralph was born and raised in Greenwich Village, New York City, the oldest of 4 brothers, Michael, Anthony and John. In his youth, he was an accomplished musician. He played the accordion and sought the best teachers in New York City and as a result, was chosen to give a concert at Carnegie Hall. During World War II, Ralph served in the US Army in the Pacific Region for four and one-half years, attaining the rank of 1st Sergeant. After that, he never played the accordion again. After his service, Ralph joined his father’s business, which he owned for many years thereafter. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Gabriel’s Church in Saddle River, New Jersey, presided over the Rev. Msgr. Frank Del Prete, pastor, and where Ralph had ushered for over 40 years and where he and his wife Marie also resided. Interment was private. Arrangements were handled by the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave, Ramsey, NJ.