Ralph Joseph Macchia

Ralph was born in the Bronx, New York and moved to Lehigh Acres in 1976. Ralph joined the Navy in 1980 and was honorably discharged in 1984. He returned to Lehigh, followed his dream of becoming a firefighter/paramedic and raised a family.

Ralph was preceded in death by his father Joseph Macchia. He leaves behind his daughters, Amber Chancey (Josh) & Alexis Macchia; his mother Anna Macchia; brothers Joseph and Mark (Susan); sister Julianne Anderson (Wes); and nieces Audrianna and Cassandra.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2015 at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, 12777 State Road 82, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Inurnment will be at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Florida. Info, call (239)334-4880.