Ralph P Elfman passed away on Saturday July 10, 2010. Born in Boston he was a life long resident of Chelsea. He attended the Chelsea schools and graduated from Chelsea High School. Ralph served in the Army-Air Corp during WWll with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked for many years in the Auto Industry manafacturing auto parts. Ralph was a member of the Jewish War Veterans and the Knights of Pythias Lodge #53 in Chelsea.
Ralph was the beloved husband the late Doris (Smith). He was the devoted father of Barry Elfman and Marlene Lewis and the late Sheryl Serpa. He was the dear brother of Barbara Green and Mildred Baritz. He was the loving grandfather of Robyn, Matthew, Jeremy, Sabrina, Justin and Jesse.
Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave, Cary Sq. Chelsea on Monday, July 12,2010 at 1:00 P.M. Interment at the Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery, Fuller St., Everett. Donations in his memory may be made to the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Foundation 17 Lafayette Ave. Chelsea,MA. 02150.