Official Obituary of
Ralph W. Frabotta
August 22, 1935 ~ October 6, 2016 (age 81) 81 Years Old
Ralph Frabotta Obituary
Ralph W. Frabotta, 81, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. On August 22, 1935, Ralph was born in Elyria to the late Anthony and Margaret (nee Kenska) Frabotta. He attended Elyria High School. Ralph was a resident of Camden Township for the majority of his life. He drove a semi truck for a short time but found his calling in farming. Ralph owned and operated his own dairy farm.
Ralph loved his family; he truly enjoyed holidays and family gatherings. He was always up for games, especially Yahtzee, with his children and grandchildren. Ralph also enjoyed sports.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 61 years, Beverley (nee Thomas); children, Kathy (Ted) Schuller, Debbie (Jim) Potts, Toni (Jerry) Hardwick, Joseph (Debra) Frabotta, David Frabotta, Pam Jones, and Margie (Jim) Spears, all of Camden Township; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by an infant sister.
A private burial will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Ralph can be directed to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-50014 or to Mercy New Life Hospice, 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053. Arrangements were entrusted to Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, Wellington and those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence may visit: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.
Ralph loved his family; he truly enjoyed holidays and family gatherings. He was always up for games, especially Yahtzee, with his children and grandchildren. Ralph also enjoyed sports.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 61 years, Beverley (nee Thomas); children, Kathy (Ted) Schuller, Debbie (Jim) Potts, Toni (Jerry) Hardwick, Joseph (Debra) Frabotta, David Frabotta, Pam Jones, and Margie (Jim) Spears, all of Camden Township; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by an infant sister.
A private burial will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Ralph can be directed to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-50014 or to Mercy New Life Hospice, 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053. Arrangements were entrusted to Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, Wellington and those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence may visit: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.
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