Ralph Vicinanza, Jr., 71, of Cheshire passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Mary Anne Ferraco Vicinanza. Ralph was born in New Haven on December 31,1942; son of the late Ralph Vicinanza, Sr. and Concetta Parisi Vicinanza; served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam era; had worked for Cory Coffee Services, Fusco-Amatruda Corp, Grand Light & Supply, and later was a Real Estate Broker for Select Properties. A Mason, Ralph was a member of the Corinthian Lodge of North Haven; was a member of the New Haven Rotary Club and was an avid golfer. Loving father of Michelle M. Kish and her husband Carlton. Grandfather of Ryan C. and Juliana C. Kish. Brother of Maureen Rieger, Joseph Vicinanza and his wife Gina, Mary DeBaise and her husband Andy. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 10:30. A Graveside Service will full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm. Masonic Services to be conducted at 7:00 PM. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Ralph, will be missed very much. He was a great guy. We all loved him very much.
We all have great memories of him and he will always be remembered.
Mary Anne and Family, Very sorry for your loss of our friend Ralph. Castle Heights has lost its "Mayor."
Mary Anne and Family,
Ralph will be deeply missed. His unwavering compassion for his family and community as well as his quick wit, humor and smile will not be forgotten. We are honored to have known him and know those very attributes will give you peace.
Dan and Diane
Dearest Maryann, Michelle, Carlton and Joey…..We are so sad to hear about Ralph's passing….He departed this earth much too soon…….He was an exemplary husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend…..we will never forget him…..Stay strong and take care of each other……Love, Carol and Robert Schpero
When Linda and I first came to an Open House at Castle Heights we first met our friend Ralph who immediately made us feel at home with his great big smile and a strong hand shake. We took a tour of the Model Home and told Ralph this is beautiful home however, have you got something that's a little smaller like a ranch? Ralph's face lit up with a big smile and said hop in and I'll bring you down to our Model Home at 5 Alyssa right down the street that you might like..We opened the door and fell in love with the house and of course, Ralph..We are going to miss you..
Michelle, Carlton , Ryan, Juliana , & the Entire family….so sorry to read of your beloved father passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Xoxo
Jen and John Stanton
Prayers and condolences go out to all of Ralph's family, especially my cousin Michelle and his wife Mary Anne. He was "Uncle Ralph" to me growing up and always had a smile on his face and made everyone feel so welcome in his home. We all saw how much he loved his beautiful daughter, my cousin Michelle. And what a playful sense of humor he had. I remember the story family told of the time he came back from a business trip and put Michelle, then a child, into his suitcase as a joke (left open of course). He was a good friend to my father, his brother-in-law at the time, and they spent many, many hours golfing together. What a wonderful man who will be missed.
So sorry to hear if your loss. Bill and I send prayers to you and your family.
We are very sorry to hear about Ralf's death! We loved his harp sense of humor! We will miss him! Our condolences to the Ralf's family.
Mary Anne so deeply sorry for your loss