Mario Ralph Seta Jr.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mario Ralph Seta Sr. and his mother, Gertrude Aita Seta.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Patricia Estes Seta. Daughters, Angeline Moira Seta Freeman Truluck and Jennette Patrice Seta Rowe (Michael). Grandchildren, Terry Richard Freeman II, Scarlett Renee Rowe, Margaret (Maggie) Elizabeth Rowe, Zachary Everett Freeman, Savannah Faith Truluck and Dakota Hope Truluck. A host of Seta and Aita cousins.

Ralph was a native Nashvillian, who attended Christ the King School and later graduated from Father Ryan High School, in the Class of 1962. He started his career in banking yet followed his passion doing what he loved the most, which was being a mechanic. Ralph worked with Budget Rent-A-Car, Crencor, Vogely and Todd and Two Rivers Ford until retirement.

Ralph married the love of his life, Patricia (Pasty). Together, they were active in their daughters' lives participating with the Girl Scouts of America and St. Edward Church; where he served as a Eucharistic minister, lector, carnival attendee, Nifty Fifty participant and President of the group. in the recent years. During his recent decline in health, he watched EWTN for Catholic Mass and said the rosary with the Divine Office.

Ralph enjoyed class reunions, spending time with family and friends, going to the mountains, visiting Tennessee State Parks, trips to the Gulf of Mexico, spending time with neighbors and enjoying the holidays. He was an animal lover, which was noticeable, especially with the many cats and dogs. Ralph lived his life, to serve others and did so with love, joy, and laughter. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

The family would like to thank, St. Thomas Midtown staff, All Heart Home Health Services, and

Lakeshore Heartland for the care of “Mr. Ralph” in his last days on this earth.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Foundation or Disabled American Veteran Charity.

A gathering of family and friends for Ralph will be held Monday, December 26, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. A celebration of life Mass will occur Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Saint Edward Catholic Church, 188 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. Graveside Service in Garden of Gethsemane will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers are Terry Freeman II, Zachary Freeman, Michael (BB) Rowe and Curt Davis.