Ralph Peter Calafiore Obituary February 18, 2021

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Ralph Peter Calafiore

April 9, 1946 — February 18, 2021

Ralph Peter Calafiore, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, 74, of Palm Desert, California passed away on February 18, 2021 after an extended battle with illness. He was born on April 9, 1946 to Ralph Calafiore Sr. and Susan Meade in Passaic, New Jersey. Ralph married Elizabeth Hisayo Hora on December 18, 1972 in Gardena, California. He was a teacher and school administrator for 38 years. He is survived by his son Samuel Calafiore of Friendswood, Texas and sister Louise DeGraaf of Fairfield, Ohio and leaves behind many friends, neighbors and loved ones. A celebration of a life well-lived will be held later in the year.

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