Obituary of RALPH THOMAS SCELSI

Ralph Thomas Scelsi passed away Saturday evening, October 25, 2014 at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel following a sudden illness. He was 86. Born and raised in Hoboken, Mr. Scelsi had been a longtime resident of Palisades Park before moving to Matawan in 1992. He served in the United States Army following World War II. Mr. Scelsi worked as a driver with Red Star Trucking in Ridgefield Park, NJ for many years retiring 20 years ago. Survivors include hie wife of 62 years, Rita M. (nee Smith); two daughters, Debra Dembek and her husband Joe of Parsippany, and Jo Ann Gross and her husband James of Port Monmouth; and seven grandchildren.