Ralph J. Trombly, 89, of Northford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Saint Raphael campus/Yale-New Haven Hospital with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Rosemarie Zito Trombly.  Ralph was born in New Haven on February 11, 1927; he served his country faithfully in the US Navy during the Korean war; had worked for Marlin Firearms of North Haven and later for Winchester's Repeating Arms of New Haven for many years until his retirement.  Ralph enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.  Father of Tina Trombly.  Grandfather of Damyian Burton.  Step-Father of Marlene Anderson and the late Leon Francis Burzynski and Karen Ann Burzynski.  Step-Grandfather of Sherry Lee (Kirk) Hunter, April Lee Trunik, Tracy Lee Brody and John Anderson.  Step Great-Grandfather of Erika Lee Anderson, Chrystalynn Anderson, Jylie Hunter, Katelyn Brody, Emma Brody, Jocelyn Tamer, McKayla Aguiar, Selena Aguiar and Evan Aguiar.  Great – Great Grandfather of Emmett Tamer.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, May 9th, 2016 from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.