Ralph served his country in the U.S.M.C. He was a Vietnam Veteran who also was a Field Artillery Batteryman with the 26th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Ralph was a life member of V.V.A. Liberty Bell Chapter 266 and A.L. Juniata Park Memorial Post 738. Loving brother of Charles (Anna), Townsend (Lucretia), and the late David. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 9:30-11:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.), Phila., PA 19125.