elevated UrJWm May 19, 1949 ~ September 8, 2025

elevated UrJWm Visitation
Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 2 – 6 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated UrJWm Funeral Mass
Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated UrJWm Inurnment
Private

elevated UrJWm It is with immense sadness that we share the news of Ralph Colangelo passing on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Mississauga, ON. Born in Monteleone di Pulgia, Italy on May 19, 1949 to Rocco and Antonietta Colangelo.

elevated UrJWm Ralph is predeceased by his parents and brother, John. He leaves behind the love of his life, Barbara, with whom he shared 49 years in marriage, filled with love and living life to the fullest. Ralph will be forever cherished by his brother Carmen, sister Rosemary and his many sister and brother-in-laws.  He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

elevated UrJWm Ralph had a successful career as an accomplished  professional architect technologist in the home and commercial building industry. He had many passions and interests in life. Ralph was a talented and award winning photographer. He loved nature and animals. Ralph and Barbara enjoyed many adventurous travels around the globe. He was a connoisseur of fine foods, especially seafood, and enjoyed being a gourmet chef. He was a member of toastmasters, and thrived in engaging in lively debates with family, friends and strangers.

elevated UrJWm Ralph’s zest for life, infectious smile, laughter and sense of humour will be missed by all those who knew him.

elevated UrJWm If so desired, donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the Habitat For Humanity Canada