Ralph P. Petrucci 1931-2024

Ralph was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of Michael A. and Martha Cagni Petrucci.

He was a 1949 graduate of South High School and a 1953 graduate of Youngstown State University. He then went on to graduate in 1956 from The Ohio State University with a law degree and Juris Doctor.

Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He retired from Home Savings and Loan as vice president of customer relations after 38 years.

In his spare time, Ralph enjoyed reading, golfing, and watching Ohio State, Youngstown State and the Boston Celtics. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

His wife, the former Louise M. Murdock, whom he married Sept. 16, 1961, passed away Sept. 4, 1994.

Ralph will be remembered lovingly by his son, Mike (Carol) Petrucci; two grandchildren, Lindsay Basile and Kyle (Mary) Basile; son-in-law, Michael (Megann) Basile, and their children, Daniel and Taylor (Ian) Hileman; many loving nieces and nephews; and many friends from Marzano Barber Shop whom he loved spending time with.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda M. Basile; and brother, Michael Petrucci.

Family and friends may pay their respects 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave. in Youngstown, followed by an 11 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

Interment will take place in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, where Ralph’s dedicated service to our country will be further honored with military honors provided by the great men of VFW Post 9571 of Ellsworth.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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