Mr. Ralph Alfonso's Obituary
ALFONSO, Ralph "Felo," 88, lifelong resident of Tampa passed away December 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Oneida Noriega Alfonso; his daughters, Dolly Macaluso and Darcy House; son-in-laws, John Macaluso and Trey House; grandchildren, Nicholas Macaluso, Megan Macaluso, Tyler House and Trever House; sister-in-law, and brother-in-law Hope and Sam Cardinale; nieces, Royce Miller and Sheryl Mayoz; nephews, Dr.Dennis Alfonso, Bobby Eichmann, Billy Eichmann and Sam Cardinale Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Dolores Sanchez Alfonso; his sister, Pilar Valdivia and his brother, Celestino "Tino " Alfonso. Mr. Alfonso retired as general manager after a 44-year career with Corral y Wodiska Cigar Factory. The family wishes to thank Dr. John D. Ramirez of Tampa Heart Center and Dr. Manuel C. Sainz De La Pena of Primary Care Physicians and their respective staff for their more than 30 combined years exceptional care; especially during these last few months. Pallbearers are to be Nicholas Macaluso, Tyler House, Trever House, Dr. Dennis Alfonso, Bobby Eichmann, Billy Eichmann, Sam Cardinale Jr., and Michael Macaluso. Honorary pallbearers are to be John Macaluso, Trey House and Sam Cardinale Sr. Graveside services will be conducted at noon Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Centro Espanol De Tampa Cemetery, 4601 East Lake Ave., Tampa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in his memory to benefit the student library at Cambridge Christian School, in care of the Advancement Office, 6101 N. Habana Ave., Tampa 33614.
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Tampa, Florida 33603
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