Ralph T. DeFranco Obituary
We announce the death of Ralph T. DeFranco (Cleveland, Ohio), who passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 83. Ralph will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph T. DeFranco to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, A. Thomas DeFranco and Marie DeFranco. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Caserio; his children, Thomas G. DeFranco, Michael J. DeFranco (Sarah), Mark A. DeFranco, Tiffany DeFranco, Francesca, Christopher, Gabrielle, Marie and Matthew DeFranco; his sister Carol Frate Mills; his stepsons, Nicholas Caserio (Kathleen) and Michael Caserio (Roxann); and his stepgrandchildren, Whitley, Miahbella, Chatham, Michael and Charleston Caserio.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Holy Rosary Church (12021 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
Contributions in Ralph's memory suggested to The Cleveland Clinic Hospice at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org.
