Ralph Elia Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph Elia of Reading, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 85, on June 24, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francesco Elia and Giuseppina Elia (Caliguri); and his siblings, Ninetta Lepera and Vincenzo Elia. He is survived by: his wife Josephine Elia (Colosimo) of Reading; his children, Josephine (Peter Smith), Francis Elia of Leesport, Charles (Suzanne Elia) of Wernersville and Vincent Elia of Reading; his siblings, Teresa Lupia, Caterina Gigliotti and Nick Elia; and his former wife Barbara Elia (Adams). He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, in memory of Ralph Elia.
