Obituary of Ralph V. Laragione

Ralph V. Laragione, 68, of Vineland New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born in 1956 in Vineland, New Jersey to Joseph V. Laragione and Maria P. (Mattioli) Laragione and resided in Vineland for the past 68 years. Ralph attended Vineland High School where he graduated in 1975. He worked at Maul Brothers in Millville as machinist. He and his father started their own masonry business called Radco Enterprises Inc., years later. Ralph was a mason, machinist, and equipment operator besides being a self taught guitarist at the age of 15. He loved his musician friends and enjoyed playing guitar at many different gigs in the surrounding areas. He attended many open mic night's, as well. He was a member of the Italian American Club and the Recreation Club. Ralph was a gentle soul who loved his family and friends dearly and was always there to lend a helping hand with whatever anyone needed. He will be extremely missed by friends, family and girlfriend Ann M. Fagotti of 35 years. Ralph is survived by one son, Joseph G. Laragione (Stacy) and his two granddaughters, Mariah and Aliyah Laragione of Oneonta, NY; his brothers, Joseph, and Charles (Diane) Laragione of PA; sister-in-law, Susan Turpin of Vineland; his uncles, Albert Laragione, Victor Laragione and Harry "Rags" Laragione and many close cousins whom he enjoyed spending time with. He was predeceased by his sister Joanne Pride and his bother Ronald Turpin. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Ralph's granddaughters college fund; C/O Joseph Laragione, 164 McCumber Road, Unadilla, NY 13849. By request of the immediate family, funeral arrangements are private however a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 beginning at 2pm at The Recreation Club, 626 Washington Avenue, Vineland, NJ ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com