Ralph Marolda Obituary

Marolda, Ralph Julius passed away quietly in his sleep at the Nathan Adelson Hospice May 6, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV, at age 91. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Cornell), for 71 years, dear father of Ronald (Mary Louise), Frank (Mary Ellen), Ralph (Gwen) and the late Marlene (Joseph) Chocola, loving grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 16, dear son of the late Julius and Mary (nee Scavone), Marolda and brother of the late Louis (the late Eileen) Marolda and Lucille Marolda (the late William) Chiodi, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ralph was a loyal employee for the Chicago City Bank and Trust Co. and the Frank C. Rathje Family for over 50 years before retiring in 1985. He was an active Union Member of Unite Hotel and Restaurant employees Union Local 1 for over 70 years. He was an usher and parishioner of St. Germaine Church in Oak Lawn, IL, for many years before moving to Las Vegas, NV. Ralph will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Ralph's colorful and exuberant personality, as well as his humility, warm smile, kindness and strong faith, will go unmatched. "Dad was a wonderful man, very dignified, very gentlemanly, very thoughtful" recalled his sons. He was a strong supporter of the Labor Movement and of St. Rita High School, which honored him as an honorary alumnus in April 1981. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie. To celebrate his life, Funeral Thursday, 9:45 a.m., Prayers at the funeral home to St. Germaine Church, 4240 W. 98th St., Oak Lawn. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum, 7201 S. Archer Ave., Justice. Donations to Ralph J. Marolda Scholarship Fund; c/o St. Rita High School, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60620, appreciated. 773-779-4411