Ralph P. Cocco, 88, of North Haven, formerly of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine Alvarez Cocco. Ralph was born in West Haven on March 23, 1930 and was the son of the late Gennaro and Caroline Pecararo Cocco. He served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War. Ralph was the former owner/operator of Jerri’s Luncheonette in West Haven for 35 years. He was a member of the West Haven Exchange Club and a volunteer fireman in West Haven on Engine #5. Father of Beverly Siperas (Steven), Gerard P. and Michael G. Cocco. Grandfather of Laura and Matthew Siperas, Christian, Justin, Kyle and Taylor Cocco. Great-grandfather of Alexa Siperas and Hunter Cocco-Mazzacane. His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. Friday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 10:00. Entombment with full military honors will follow in Saint Lawrence Mausoleum, West Haven. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to7 PM. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr. # 3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Uncle Ralph was loved and he will always be in our hearts.
we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your father be at peace with our Heavenly Father.
I have fond memories of Uncle Ralph at family gatherings, the summer cottage in Shelton and many holidays over the years. He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to his children and all his family. May you find a measure of peace knowing that he touched so many lives and contributed to his community in so many ways in addition to being a great husband and father. I hold you all in my heart and my prayers at this difficult time.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you’ve shared together help ease the pain that you now feel. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of sadness and His promise for the future bring you peace. (Hosea 13:14)
Waved to me every day from the driveway, what a sweet man. Always here for you B and S.
Our deepest sympathies to Ralph’s family and love ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you.