Ralph’s family: I'm so sorry for your loss. I went through a similar situation and I was very helped by the hope that I found in the Bible in John 5:28, which says, "Do not amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I am sending you a link with more information on this hope.
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I am so sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. My brother Larry shared some photos the other day of Ralph and him back in the day of their band. What a kick. I work full time and have a prior commitment Friday evening, so I am sorry that I am unable to pay my respects. I think of you both now and again, and hope that you are well. If you still are in the area, it would be nice to reconnect. My very best and sympathy to you Bev and Melanie.
Sue
I am personally sorry to learn of Ralph's passing. Ralph played lead guitar in 2 of my rock & roll bands "The Catalinas" and "Larry & The Versatones" in 1960 through 1963. Ralph, his brother Jerry and his sister Beverly were our neighbors on Cold Hill Road in Brookside, NJ. I graduated with Beverly in 1963 from West Morris Regional High School in Bartley, NJ. The "Catalinas" name came from the fact that Ralph and our drummer Bob Belai (from Bernardsville, NJ) had matching 1960 Pontiac Catalina convertibles. Ralph played an early Fender Stratocaster guitar...even in 1959, that was THE guitar to have if you played Rock & Roll ! You'll be missed "Raz" !!!
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