Ralph Spataro

Ralph is predeceased by his wife, Marge (Margaret Babcock) Spataro and survived by his son Dominick Spataro and former wife Xio, his daughter Ann Marie Spataro-Marrone and husband Michael, and his grandchildren Dominique Spataro and Michael Marrone. Ralph is predeceased by his brother Rocco, his brother James, and his sister Catherine. He is survived by his sister-in-law Rose, and also his sister-in-law Frances Babcock O’Neill and brother-in-law William L. O’Neill, DDS.

Ralph was loved by his many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and extended family and friends and gave his time, love and devotion to his family, friends, and neighbors.

Born at home, and raised in West New York, NJ, Ralph graduated from Memorial High School. With an interest in insurance, he continued his education at Parks Institute of Insurance and the College of Insurance in New York.

Ralph was married to Marge, the love of his life, in 1961 at Our Lady of Libera Church. They lived in North Bergen, NJ for 11 years and then moved to Emerson, NJ in 1972. They worked together and owned Weisbart Insurance Agency for many years in Rochelle Park, NJ, and then joined JohL & Company in Westwood, NJ where Ralph held the position of Vice President.

A strong believer of service to his country, his community, his church, and fundraising for charities, Ralph joined the Air Force National Guard in 1957, was stationed at Lackland A.F.B. in San Antonio, TX, and remained in service until the early 1960's. He served as President of the North Hudson Jaycees, a community leadership training organization and while a parishioner at Our Lady of Libera Church, was active in the Holy Rosary Society and Knights of Columbus.

As a resident in Emerson, Ralph held the positions of Recreation Commissioner and Vice President of the Emerson Baseball League. He also coached both the Baseball and Softball Leagues.

While a parishioner at R.C. Church of the Assumption, he continued his devotion to the Knights of Columbus and was especially honored to be a part of the Choir and sing at Mass every Sunday. Ralph’s membership in the Westwood Chapter of UNICO National led to a position as President, which he and Marge (also former President) hosted many fundraising events for The Epic School in Paramus, NJ.

When given time to himself, Ralph could be found dabbling at a piano, playing his saxophone or comfortably watching his favorite sporting events with family and friends, at home or at the NY Giants and NY Yankees Stadiums.

The family requests that only immediate family attend Interment. A celebration of Ralph’s life with a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations, in honor of his memory, may be sent to: Hope for Children, 700 D Lake Street, Ramsey, NJ. 07446 OR the Eric Ayala Memorial Foundation, ℅ Mike Raimondi 100 Jefferson Ave., River Edge, NJ 07661