He was the loving husband of 34 years to Erminia “Minnie” (Conti) Santilli.
Born in Isernia, Italy he was the son of the late Raimondo and Teresina (Coletta) Santilli.
Ralph came to the U.S. in 1971 and became a self employed electrician for many years. He enjoyed making wine, but most of all loved spending time with his family.
He was the devoted father of Romena Santilli and her fiancée Richard Starnino and Raimondo Santilli and his wife Bethany and son-in-law of Domenico and Assunta Conti.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 am from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Pius the V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial to follow in St. Ann Cemetery. VISITATION FRIDAY 5–8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ralph’s memory to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. www.romanofuneralhome.com.
