STRATFORD—A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Ralph Lazzaro on Thursday, August 22 at 10:30 am at St. Theresa Parish (5301 Main Street, Trumbull, CT). All are welcome to attend and pray for the repose of Ralph’s soul and for the consolation of his family.
We are saddened to announce the death of Ralph Lazzaro colleague, friend and Ad Manager for this publication for over 30 years.
Ralph passed away on the evening of June 13, at Norwalk Hospital, after a brief illness. He first came to Fairfield County Catholic in 1991, and he played a major role in supporting the paper through ad sales.
He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus in addition to civic and business associations.
At a time when many print publications are struggling to sell ad space, Ralph remained a master salesman. His success was not only due to his remarkable gift to network, but even more importantly to his love for the Church and involvement in the life of diocese. Ralph understood how faith transformed his own life, and he was always ready to evangelize by walking with others and sharing his life story.
A native of the Bronx, Ralph drew you in like family. If you met him once, you became part of his life. He’d pray with you, make a friend—and maybe even sell you an ad.
Our condolences go to his loving wife Ronnie, to whom he was fully devoted. Though he lived to 80, he never got old. He kept us all on the run with his ideas, energy and drive to succeed. A generous, big-hearted man who was quick to help others, Ralph lived life to the fullest and invited all to his movable feast. We are grateful he was our colleague and friend.
