Raffaele "Ralph" F. Piscitelli's Obituary
Raffaele F. “Ralph” Piscitelli, 65, of North Syracuse, NY, passed away at home on January 26, 2019. He was born in Cervino, Italy, son of the late Francesco and Mary Grazia (Pascarella) Piscitelli. Ralph graduated from St. John the Baptist High School, where he played basketball and also attended OCC. Ralph retired from Syracuse China as a Kiln Car Loader after almost 20 years and kept busy working multiple jobs after his retirement. He enjoyed hosting card games with friends and going to the casino, and in recent years, looked forward to spending time with his family and grandchildren. Ralph will be remembered for his great sense of humor and living life the way he wanted.
He is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Piscitelli, Christina (Jonathan) Bentley and Rebecca Piscitelli; ten beloved grandchildren; his sister, Michelle (Tony) Ferraro; his brother, Mario (Debbie) Piscitelli; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends may call on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:30 pm, followed by a Funeral Service in celebration of Ralph’s life at 6:30 pm in the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.
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