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Obituary: Ralph J. Perez Jr., 92, of New Haven

A Korean War Army veteran, he was a Yankees and Green Bay Packer fan, and loved cooking his Italian dishes, music, fishing, and gardening.

Ralph J. Perez Jr., 92, of New Haven beloved husband of 69 years to the late Eva Falcigno Perez passed away on January 31, 2024 at his home. Loving father of Carl (Patricia) Perez of East Haven, Richard (Debbie) Perez of Florida and Mark Perez of Branford. Grandfather of Christopher and Danielle Perez (Hal Withington III), Michael Perez, Nicole (Jeff) DuBois and Joseph (Devin) Perez. Great grandfather of Grayson, Brayden, Brooklyn, Cameron and Leena. Brother of the late Carmen Schwander and Robert Perez. Ralph was born in Carmel, NY on December 24, 1931 son of the late Raphel and Angelina Massersi Perez.

Ralph was an avid New York Yankee and Green Bay Packer fan, loved cooking his Italian dishes, music, fishing, gardening and watching Dean Martin reruns. Ralph served his country faithfully in the Army during the Korean War.

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His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven MONDAY morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in St. Vincent de Paul Church at 11:00. Interment with Military Honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery.

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