Ralph Granito, proud World War II veteran, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022, at Richmond University Hospital. Ralph was a devoted husband to the late Lucile (nee Calcutta) for 65 beautiful years of marriage. Loving father of Ralph Granito Jr, and Kathryn Capobianco, dear grandfather of 6, and great-grandfather of 5. Both Ralph and Lucile grew up on Staten Island and were owners of a coat manufacturing company, and later a delicatessen. Ralph proceeded to finish his career at the age of 81 with the Board of Education. Ralph was a proud member and past officer and treasurer of the C. Granito/Smith American Legion Post for the last 76 years.
The family will receive friends from 2 – 6 P.M on Sunday at Casey Funeral home at 350 Slosson Avenue, with a Mass of Christian burial at the Church of the Assumption at 10 A.M on Monday. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caseyfuneralhome.com for the Granito , family.