Ralph S. Caputo

Ralph S. Caputo, age 82, of Boca Raton, Florida, sadly passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born in "The Bronx" on July 31, 1941 to Caroline Costanzo and Americo Caputo.

He leaves behind a loving wife, Vivian Caputo, and three brothers...  Vinny (Aida), Johnny (Gene deceased), Richie (Angie), Anthony deceased (Carmela), and six sisters...  Suzanne and Dominic Rao (deceased), Carolann deceased (John) Aquino, Maryann (Ralph deceased) Martucci, Linda (Tommy) Ekbom, Regina (Anthony) Servidio, Lorraine (Fred) Corrie, Annette (Danny) Mastrogianni, Florence Caputo deceased, Tina (Pete) Morreale.

Ralphie was 1 of 14 children (from the same parents… unbelievable)

Ralph loved “The New York Yankees”.  He was in the Demolition/Contracting business for 40+ years with his brother and partner Vinny. Ralph truly loved what he did, they were the best in the business.  He cherished his family, all of his 13 siblings, his friends, and his Maltese dogs Ginger & Paris, they were his babies.  He enjoyed playing cards with his brothers and brother-in-law‘s weekly at his parent’s house while his Italian mother was cooking up a feast.  Ralph loved playing paddleball and racquetball at Orchard Beach in The Bronx on the weekends with his friends. They would shovel the snow so they could play outdoors.

Ralphie enjoyed life to the fullest and was always smiling. His smile lit up a room. He loved living in Florida, driving his green Cadillac around town, going to the beach, having a nice dinner with friends, enjoying a bottle of wine, and just hanging out on the balcony reading the newspaper and taking in the sun.

He had a big presence and made friends wherever he went. His laughter was contagious and he had a heart of gold. Everyone loved Ralphie, his light and laughter will forever be remembered.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 PM on Thursday, May 16 at Glick Family Funeral Home in Boca Raton.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 17 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton.  Entombment will follow at the Boca Raton Mausoleum.

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