Ralph F. Lepore, 89, of West Exeter, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Tiffany Court at Kingston.
Born in Plains, he was the son of the late John and Adeline Sementa Lepore.
Ralph was a member of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. Years later, he worked as a laborer in construction. After retirement he enjoyed woodworking, making many arts and crafts with his wife Regina, "Geena" as he called her. Popular with the neighborhood kids, he was affectionately known as Mr. Ralph, listening to their stories and teasing them with a big smile and laugh. He took pride in his home grown tomatoes while doing many projects around his home with skills learned from years in construction.
His family and grand, great-grandchildren were his pride and joy, attending many functions at schools and sporting events until his physical health started to decline. Ralph was an avid Penn State and Penguins Fan, attending many Local Pens games with his wife. Ralph was a parishioner of St. Barbara's Parish, Exeter.
He was preceded in death by his wife Regina of 55 years in 2014, his brothers John, Frank, Pat, Joseph and his sister, Marion.
Surviving are his sons, John and his wife Patricia, Avoca and Ralph and his wife Alice, Exeter, brother, Armand; Plains, grandchildren; Shawn, Erin, Kelly, Jenny and Wayne; Great Grandchildren; Emma, Ava and Kiryn, numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter , from 8am until 10:30am, at which time a Blessing Service will begin with the Rev. Michael J. Kloton officiating.
Interment will be private in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains Twp.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit, www.gubbiottifh.com
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