It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Raffaello, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Juravinski Hospital at the age of 87.

He is survived by loving family: his beloved wife Anna Maria (nee Bortolanza) and children, Paul (Lisa) & Susan, his grandchildren Eric (Sarah), Adam, Steven and his cherished great-grandchildren, Adeline & Evelyn. Ralph is predeceased by his brother Riccardo and sisters, Giulia, Maria and Ada. He is survived by his siblings Luigi, Antonio, Regina and Gilda. He will be greatly missed by many family and friends in Canada, Italy, Australia and Cuba.

Ralph was born in the town of Quinto di Treviso, Italy and was a dedicated employee of the Ford Motor Company (U.S. and Canada), happily enjoying retirement since 1999. He was a longtime member of the Venetian Club of Hamilton and Associazione Alpini Sezione di Hamilton. While he enjoyed playing bocce at the Chedoke Bocce Club, his biggest points of pride were his family, with whom he enjoyed delicious Sunday meals. He would spend endless hours in his vegetable garden and even won a Trillium Award recognizing his positive contribution to the City of Hamilton.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Bay Gardens Funeral Home (947 Rymal Rd East, Hamilton) from 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm. Rosary recitation at 7pm.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10am, St Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church (620 Rymal Rd East, Hamilton). Burial to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery (254 Rymal Rd West, Ancaster).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to a charity of your choice.