PAPSADORE, Ralph “Rotten” Of Dedham, November 20, 2017. Beloved son of Mary (Kuniko) Papsadore and the late Onofrio Papsadore. Brother of Elizabeth Lauer and her husband Jim of Denver, CO, Domenic Papsadore and uncle to his son Liam Papsadore of Dedham, Paul Papsadore and his wife Pam of North Attleboro, and the late Charlie Papsadore and his surviving wife Doreen of Dedham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, his favorite nephew Gary Papsadore of Dedham, and his extended family of women. Best friend of David Tocci of Needham.
He was a former member of the U.S. Army Reserves. Dedicated U.S. Postal employee in Needham for 35 years. A motorcycle and car collector, he was a member of the Nomads and former member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Clubs. A true 1%’er, Rotten was always the life of the party and made friends everywhere he went. He was an avid storyteller and had the heart of a lion. He was a gourmet chef who worked in many establishments and was known by all. Ralph will be missed by everyone in the motorcycle world. He was truly a legend and one of a kind. He will be fondly remembered by all his numerous lady friends. He is now riding free.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday, Dec.1 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home Thursday, Nov. 30 from 4-8pm. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.