Ralph A. Akowitz, 79, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at MidState Medical Center with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years Louise Carpentino Akowitz and his caring and loving daughter, Tina Akowitz as well as his faithful companion, his dog Rexxie.

Ralph was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 25, 1941 and was the son of the late Alphonse and Josephine Rozmus Akowitz. He was a graduate of Hamden High School where he played on their baseball team and then served in the US Army Reserves.  Ralph had worked in sales for Sears for 31 years.  He enjoyed playing cards and enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening.  He is also survived by his brother Donald Akowitz (Jane) and Alfred Akowitz (Margaret).

The visiting hours will be Saturday morning, May 22nd from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 12 Noon.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 or MidState Medical Center Cancer Center, Attn; Development Office, 435 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451.  The family would also like to extend its gratitude to all of the staff of Pavilion B at MidState Medical Center for their ongoing, unconditional and excellent care..