H. Ralph Tripoli, 84, a resident of Methuen, MA., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover, MA.
Born September 28, 1923 in Lawrence, MA., Ralph was educated in the local schools. He was the former co-owner of the Montclair Shoe Company and Caswell Realty. Ralph was also a licensed Stockbroker and Real Estate Agent. He was a member of various civic clubs and served on the NH Economic Development Board. Ralph was also a member of the NH Flood Control Commission as well as President of the Taxpayer League. He opened the first private non-profit senior citizen club in the State of NH. Ralph enjoyed horse racing events at Rockingham Park.
The husband of the late Ruth Tripoli, family members include:
his daughter: Ruth Ann Pickard of Methuen, MA.
his brothers: Sam of Haverhill, MA. and Dan and Tony of Lawrence, MA.
his sister: Jay O'Neill of Lawrence, MA.
his grandson: Ralph Pickard of Virginia
as well as several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, August 4, 2008 from 9 to 10 A.M. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA. Graveside services will follow at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Methuen, MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CLASS Inc., 1 Parker St., Lawrence, MA., 01843. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.