Ralph Adams Bianchi

Ralph Bianchi, 81, a native of New Jersey, died peacefully at home on February 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Nancy, son Brian, his wife Lorice, and their sons Mason and Cooper. Ralph is predeceased by his daughter Jenifer and parents Emil and Lela. Ralph is also survived by his younger brother Robert Bianchi.

Ralph grew up in Garwood, NJ and attended Clark High School before graduating from West Virginia Wesleyan College where he was an active member in the Delta Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity and played varsity soccer for the school. He also obtained a Masters in Education from Trenton State (College of New Jersey). His teaching and coaching career in the New Jersey school system spanned 10 years. Ralph coached Soccer, and Basketball, Baseball, and Golf over the years, and was named the NJ Soccer Coach of the Year.

Ralph spent the last 40 years of his working career as a financial advisor for the GMS Group and Wells Fargo before retiring to Sunset Beach, NC. He spent his free time talking politics and sports, the New York Yankees, following the stock market, playing golf, and offering advice. His proudest moments were the time he spent as a coach and the desire to teach was present in every conversation he had.

Ralph loved family, sports, and was a fierce competitor that enjoyed his time under Carolina blue skies on the golf course with his friends. “Pops” loved nothing more than teaching his grandkids anything and giving them special nicknames. He took pride in staring down a 6-foot putt to win a golf match.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 starting at noon. A service will begin at 12:45pm at Sea Trail Golf Resort, The Pink Palace, 295 Rice Mill Cir, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. Lunch will be served following the service for all who attend.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to:

NC ALS Association, 4 N. Blount St., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601, “In Memory of Jenifer Bianchi”

Online condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com

White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel