Ralph H Martire

Martire, Ralph H. Martire, age 92, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2016, in his residence with his loving family by his side. Ralph was born on February 2, 1924, in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Matteo and Marta Grasso Martire. He was a highly decorated World War II hero, among his many metals he was the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and the French Legion of Honor. Ralph was a lifelong resident of Stratford, who contributed to the community in many ways, including serving as a lector at Holy Name of Jesus Church and leading several youth projects. He was a Funeral Director, owned Ralph Martire and Son Limousine Service, was an avid gardener, lover of animals, and will be missed by his adoring Chihuahua, Chi Chi. He is survived by his former wife, Rose Martire; cherished four children, Carol Mancini, Sandra Martire, Donna Martire Miller and her husband Kevin, and Ralph Martire and his wife Mary Kay; ten grandchildren, Michael, Michele, Robert, Marci Lynn, Antonina, Alex, Charles, Nicholas and Valerie Rose; seven great grandchildren, Samantha, Rebecca, Michael, Natalie, Julia, Mason and Avery; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 11:00 AM in Holy Name of Jesus, 1950 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, where A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Andrew Marus. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home, 2220 Main Street, Stratford on Wednesday, from 8:30 - 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may contribute in Ralph's memory to Help Our Military Heroes, HOMH, 15 Pheasant Lane, Easton, CT 06612, www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org/donate.html.

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