A veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. Loving husband of 73 years to Mary (nee Tomaino). Beloved father of Ronald M. Grandfather of Marianne, Michael, Ronald, and Gabriella; and great grandfather of 8. Also survived by 2 sisters Mary and Anne, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 10-10:45 A.M. at Mater Dolorosa Church, 1676 Ruan St., Phila., PA 19124. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL, 32256.