Ralph A

Viviani

Ralph Viviani passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was 89 years old. He was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y. and was a graduate of Fordham University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran stationed overseas during the Korean War between 1951-1953.

He worked at W.T. Grant and that is where he met who would soon become his beloved wife Theresa Sansevere (Terry). He was employed at Montgomery Ward as a Merchandising Manager for over 30 years and, afterwards, worked for several years at New York Life before his retirement.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Rocco and Marie Viviani, his sister Grace Mullin and his wife of 62 years Theresa. He is survived by his loving daughter Rita Geiss & her husband Gerry, daughter Carol Ventre and son Robert and his wife Renee. He had 2 cherished grandchildren Christina Ventre and Lucas Viviani and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

It's Ralph's love, kindness, thoughtfulness and dedication to his family and those who were fortunate to have known him that touched us all most deeply. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandpa. His love and devotion for his beloved wife Terry was never ending. They were both wonderful role models to their children and family.

Ralph enjoyed watching all sports. He was an avid and diehard New York Yankees fan till the end. He even worked concessions at Yankee Stadium during his college years. He enjoyed watching old movies, going out to dinner, and doing the New York Times Crossword Puzzle every week. He also loved to listen and sing along to the music of Frank Sinatra, his favorite of all time.

Above all, he loved spending time with his family, who he always put first. Whenever they needed him for love and support, he was always there for them. He was a dad like no other and will be sorely missed.

Services: Private: Entombment was at Holy Cross Mausoleum on Friday, 4/17/20