OBIT: Ralph A. GALLUCCI, Jr., 2001, Jenners Crossroads, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Abby Bowman Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ GALLUCCI Ralph A. Gallucci Jr., 63, Jenner Crossroads, died Dec. 25, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 13, 1938 in Jenners, a son of Ralph A. Sr. and Mary (Catone) Gallucci. Preceded in death by parents, sisters Catherine Smigla and Linda Matsko and brother Frank. Survived by wife, the former Victoria D. Arcail, children: Ralph A. III, married to the former Stephanie Critchfield, Jennerstown; Michael J., of Jennerstown, and Victoria M., married to Sgt. Matthew J. Shontofski, of Herndon, Va.; grandsons Anthony R. and Brady J. Gallucci; brother, Joseph, married to the former Josephine Piccirilli, Johnstown; mother-in-law, Molly (Pronesti) Arcail, Davidsville; sisters-in-law, Josephine Gallucci of Johnstown and Carmella "Honey" (Arcail), married to Steven Kletjian of Boston, Mass.; and brother-in-law, Joseph Arcail and wife Kay of Groton, N.Y. A member of All Saints Catholic Parish, Jenner Rod and Gun Club, New Baltimore Sportsmen Association and Stoystown Post 257 American Legion. A 1956 graduate of the former JBJ Joint High School. Former owner of Ralph's Inn, Jennerstown, now owned by his son, Michael. Avid saxophone player, having played in various local bands. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and having a good laugh with his friends. Observed 35th wedding anniversary June 25, 2001. Friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where vigil for the deceased will be held at 3 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Church, Boswell, Rev. Father Martin Breski, OFM Conv. celebrant. Committal at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, near Jennerstown. Daily American, December 27, 2001 [G0027]