A memorial gathering in Florida will be held Saturday December 7, 2019 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the PGA Golf Club on the Pavilion, Port St Lucie FL. Preceding the memorial, a Mass will be held at 11:00am at St Lucie Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie FL. Another memorial gathering will be held in Illinois, Saturday December 14, 2019 at 11:30am to 3:00pm at the Nuova Italia Restaurant at 32 E Lake St, Addison, IL Preceding the memorial a Mass will be held at 10:00am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Wood Dale, IL His ashes will be interred at Christ the King Garden Mausoleum in Hinsdale, IL.
Ralph was born in Chicago, IL to Salvatore and Carmella Schiavone nee Farrello on December 13, 1932. He was one of seven children, that grew up in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood. During his youth he was known for his lack of cooking skills as he often burnt the beans, but eventually he became a good cook to the delight of his wife and family. He married Lucille Kathrine Tymec on April 27, 1957 in Chicago, IL.
Ralph and his wife were blessed with five beautiful children, 4 sons and 1 daughter. Ralph was a loving father and could often be found coaching his children in sports and participating in the YMCA Indian Guides organization, where his 4 sons stuffed the ballot box making him Chief of their tribe. He even wore that ridiculous headdress without complaint. Ralph and Lucille raised their family in Wood Dale, IL from 1963 until they relocated to Port St Lucie, FL in 1995.
Ralph was an avid golfer and was very patient teaching his children the game of golf. During one lesson, he instructed his son to NOT hit the man on the riding lawn mower. His son then proceeded to hit the lawn mower…Ralph took it all in stride and simply took out another ball from his bag and said, “try again.” Ralph was known to have an inexhaustible supply of white dress shirts due to his daughter, who sat next to him at dinner, splashing gravy on him on a regular basis. One of Ralph’s finest moments as a golfer was when he made a hole-in-one…never to be repeated despite many, many…many efforts.
Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved having family and friends around. He enjoyed conversation, old westerns, playing golf, cards and sports. He was a wonderful speaker and storyteller and captivated every audience with his quick wit. He always did what was right and let his faith guide his actions.
Ralph is preceded in death by brother, Sabatino Schiavone, sister, Madeline Mancini nee Schiavone, brother, Patsy Schiavone and sister, Marie Schiavone.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Lucille Schiavone nee Tymec, son, Ralph (Ilene) Schiavone, son, John (Karen) Schiavone, son, Salvatore (Karen) Schiavone, son, Phillip (Graciela) Schiavone, Carmella (Andrew) Nudo nee Schiavone. Grandchildren John (Kristin) Schiavone, Kari Schiavone, Amanda (George) Valenti nee Schiavone, Erick (Becky) Schiavone, Jenifer (Leo) Gonzalez-Schiavone, Joseph (Ginger) Schiavone, Bryan Schiavone, Norma Schiavone, Lisa Nudo, Andrea Nudo and Andrew Nudo. Great Grandchildren Nathen, John, Nicko, Allie, Oliver, Ariyana, Rylan and Dominick. Brother Nick (Jeannette) and Sister Marie (Leo) Lauricella.
The family of Ralph Schiavone wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff in the CVICU at JFK Hospital, Fr. Gabrieal Ghanoum and Chaplin Connie.
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