Raffaelo Risi

RISI, Raffaelo - After a lengthy illness at the Niagara Health System - St. Catharines Site, on Thursday, May 5, 2016. "Ralph" Risi of Thorold in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Francesca (Bianchi). Dear father of Gino Risi and Rick (Fran) Risi. Loving Nonno to Christopher (Hillary), Candace (Steve), Daniel (Amanda), Steven and David. Brother of Vincenza Biondi and Irene DiVizio and predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Zio Ralph will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BOCCHINFUSO FUNERAL HOME, 2 Regent Street, Thorold, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 with Vigil Prayers recited at 3:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 21 Queen Street South, Thorold, on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal at Lakeview Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.bocchinfusofh.com