Ralph A. Botello, lifelong resident of Medford, passed away on Friday, October 1st. He was 84. Born and raised in Cambridge, he was the cherished son of the late Anthony and Alice (Santos) Botello.
Ralph enjoyed relaxing in his living room sipping on a hot cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee while constantly switching the channels back and forth from his favorite game shows and the old classic movies.
Ralph was the beloved husband of 58 years to Maria (Capone) Botello. He was the devoted father of Michelle Calouro and her loving companion Jeff Wilson of Tewksbury, and the loving Papa of Nicholas and Matthew Calouro, both of Tewksbury. Caring friend to his late fur buddy Niles.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, October 5th from 9 to 10:30 AM in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 11 AM. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Ralph’s name to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959