William George Ralich

On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Bill, 73, of South Park Twp., Beloved Husband of Deborah (Triplett) Ralich; Brother of Ann Irving, Mary Derosa both of Hollywood, FL and Catherine Sarap of Steubenville, OH; Brother in Law of Dennis (Diane) Triplett, Jr. of Holbrook, PA; Uncle of Cathi, Cindy, Tony, Susan, James, Shawnee, Dennis III, Melinda and the late Thomas; Also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. “Grizz” loved basketball playing for the Steubenville Big Red and the 1959 WVU Dream Team. After college and leaving basketball he pursued his next love that was music, he traveled to Nashville, New York and California. Bill “Towers” managed musicians, produced albums and wrote music for several recording artists. The wonderful life and experiences that Bill had, he would still say that his first love was always his friends and family, who referred to him as the “Gentle Giant” and was adored by all. Friends received Friday 6-9 PM at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp., where services will held on Saturday at 1 PM. If desired, donations may be made to the National Wildlife Foundation, 14950 E. Mayan Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.