Mr. Ralph R. Rowley, age 83, of Medford formerly of Arlington, passed away February 21, 2004. Born in Arlington he was the son of the late Dorothy T. (Bruchette) and James Rowley. He was the beloved husband of Ann Edna “Penny” (Bowman). Ralph was a graduate of the Arlington School System. Following graduation Ralph served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Sub Mariner. Upon returning from the armed services he worked for many years as a salesperson in the Automotive Industry.
In addition to his beloved wife Penny, Ralph is survived by his children; Bob (Ralph Jr.) and his wife Robin of Malden, Richard and his wife Gerri of East Bridgewater, Rexford of Medford, Pamela Ann Baker and her husband Ronald of Saugus. He was the loving grandfather of Ralph R. “Bobby” III, Krystal, Christopher, and Jillian Rowley, David and Dana Valeri, Daniel Baker, Tracey and Adam Ricci. Brother of William Rowley of Arlington, Dorothy Jeffrey of Rhode Island, Barbara Capua of Florida, the late Mary Tucci, James and Leo Rowley.
A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton Center, Monday, March 1st, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday, February 29th, at the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford 4 thru 8.