Ralph J. Fracchione

Ralph J. Fracchione, 79 of Lorain, died Saturday, January 10, 2004 in Community Health Partners West after a lengthy illness. He was born April 24, 1924 and lived most of his life in Lorain. He had also lived in S. Amherst as a child. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. He worked as a Longshoreman for 37 years for the B & O Railroad (now CSX), retiring in 1984. He was a Pilgrim Degree member of Moose Lodge #552, Lorain, and the Catholic Church of St. Peter. He was an avid gardener. Survivors include his wife, Donna Fracchione (nee Shumaker), step-daughters, Victoria Pugh of Lorain and Robin Ansell of Vermilion; step-sons, Richard Hill of Lorain, Timothy Hill of Elyria, and Charles Hill of Vermilion; 12 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren; a sister, Betty Bennett of Lorain, and several nieces, nephews and aunts. Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph Fracchione and Rose Capasso; brothers, Paul and Frank Fracchione; sisters, Jeanette Tremaine and Adeline Fracchione. Friends may call Sunday, January 11, 2004 from 4-7 pm at the Dombrowski-Volak-Riddle Funeral Home, 1939 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, where services will be held at 7 pm. Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army , 2506 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052.