Raffaele “Ralph” Bruzzese, loving father, 62, of Rockland, Massachusetts passed away on Saturday August 31, 2024 after a tragic accident at his home.
Ralph was born on November 15, 1961 in Grotteria, Calabria, Italy to his late parents Marianna (Marando) and Saverio Bruzzese. Ralph resided here until the age of 13, where he then migrated to the United States in search for the American Dream. Ralph graduated from Hull High School and attended Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Ralph worked as a BIOMED engineer at many local hospitals, most recently at Brockton Signature Healthcare Hospital. He enjoyed many activities, including cooking, gardening, raising animals, boating, and working on cars. Ralph was known as a family man and would drop everything to help his family member in need.
Ralph is preceded in death by his brother Andrea Bruzzese, who passed as a young child in Italy. Ralph is survived by his only child, Rita Bruzzese of West Bridgewater, sisters Angela Bruzzese of Hull, Maria Nguyen and her husband John of Hull, Rosanna Bruzzese of Hull, Raffaella Simonetti and her husband Fiorello of Rockland and brother Nicodemo Bruzzese of Rockland. Ralph is also survived by his long time companion Joyce Martin and many nieces and nephews. His absence will be deeply felt and he will be missed by all.
Family and friends are invited to attend Ralph’s visiting hours Sunday September 8, from 2:00-5:00 PM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Monday, September 9th all are welcomed to meet at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel at 9:45 AM before proceeding to the St. Bridget Church for a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass. A burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Rockland.