BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

4889 Princess Anne Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ralph Laucella Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 15, 2016.

Ralph Laucella, 88, of Virginia Beach, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. He was born in Long Island City, New York to the late Joseph Laucella and Elizabeth Frascella. He was a an Army Veteran and served in WWII and Korean War.
He is survived by his loving wife Anna (Peragine), his children Elizabeth Hanauer (husband Thomas), Maria Irwin ( husband Brian), Joseph Laucella), Margaret Tomaino ( husband Peter), and John Laucella ( wife Mai). Also survived by his twelve grandchildren, Raffaele, Gabrielle, Arianna, Dominique, Dalton, Tiana, Joseph, Jon Paul, Gabriel, Niko, Elisabeth, and Sophia, and two great grandchildren, Demetrius and Vincent.
The family will receive friends at William and Smith Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. It is on the corner of Baxter Road, Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st, from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm and 9pm. Church service is Saturday, October 22nd at 1:30pm at St. John's the Apostle Church, 1968 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach. You may offer your condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

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January 5, 2017

John Lorenzo

My condolences to the Laucella family...I knew Ralph back in the early 1990s in NY...The man with endless energy,love and care for his family....R.I.P Ralph.

October 22, 2016

Dorothy Martinsen

Dear Anna and family,

Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family. I'm so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Dorothy Martinsen (SJA)

October 21, 2016

You will be missed. May you rest in peace. Condolence to the Laucella family.

Love

Rosa and Joseph Dolce.

October 21, 2016

Karen Tasch

We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family during this difficult time.

October 20, 2016

Uncle Ralphy you will be missed! We had such good times and you always made us laugh. I am a little sad you couldn't hold on and will not be there when we get married however we know you are in a good place. Rest in peace!
-Angie Valasek & Paul Patterson

October 20, 2016

COL (R) & Mrs.Bill Davis, USA-DMOR Special Forces Regiment

Dear Anna and Family,
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again,
and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. John 16:22

Both Susan and I were saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ralph was truly the best of the Greatest Generation, whose essence of being was reflected in the words American Patriot. His dedication and devotion to God, Country, the Army and all Veterans is a legacy that will endure and transcend generations to come. As a spiritual gift to your family you shall be remembered in the Liturgy of the Hours and a Votive Candle will be lit it in his memory at Saint John the Apostle Church. For Ralph, life has not ended but only changed. With love and God's blessing to you all.

October 19, 2016

Gabrielle Hanauer

The service at the church is actually at 1:30pm

October 19, 2016

Amanda Nero And family

RIP to my Uncle and Graduation partner. We were apart of a once in a lifetime event together. My family and I will forever miss how you used to tease everyone and make us all laugh. Spending Easter and your birthday with you and the rest of the family was amazing. I'll never forget you bothering my mom and Nicky with the story you made up about the flood in our basement at Aunt Josephine's funeral. You always made everything fun and hilarious. Family occasions and parties will never be the same. We will love and miss you always. Our condolences go out to Aunt Anna and the rest of her family. You all are in our prayers.

October 19, 2016

June Peragine

We always loved you ralphie miss your phone calls and always asking are you packed yet and where is nick love you junie

October 19, 2016

maria facchini

we all miss you miss you my friend the facchini family

October 19, 2016

Sharon and Jeff Bradford

We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.

October 18, 2016

Fran Peed

Thank you Ralph for the love and generosity you showed to all of us. Micah, Shamus, Colin and Daeglan have a wonderful example to emulate. May God welcome you with open arms and bless Anna and your family.
Love Rob & Fran Peed

October 18, 2016

Deepest sympathy to Elizabeth, her mother and all of your extended family.

Anne Foster

October 18, 2016

Buck Brownell

RIP Ralph, I will miss you. Anna, Elizabeth and family - you are also in my prayers.

October 18, 2016

Gail Siddons

We had such fun with you at every occasion, parties, etc. Wow, could you dance, too. We will all miss you forever.
Niece, Gail Pedota-Siddons

October 17, 2016

Molly Lowther

Elizabeth, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. xo Molly Lowther CRHP #6

October 17, 2016

Andy Bair

Dear Ralph,

When you came into a room you always had a smile on your face and a kind word to say to everyone you encountered. I will cherish the time that we share at the Knight's events but especially at the Veteran Dinner. I salute you, one Veteran to another.

Far Wind and Following Seas to my fellow veteran and my Brother Knight.

Rest in peace my Brother you will truly be missed.

Andy BAir
GK SJA Council 13467

October 17, 2016

Gail Pedota-Siddons

RIP Uncle Ralphie. I will miss you forever. Love, niece Gail Pedota Siddons.

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Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Oct

20

Calling hours

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Oct

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Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Oct

21

Calling hours

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Oct

22

Service

1:00 p.m.

St. John's the Apostle Church

1968 Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA

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4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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