Obituary of Ralph Vincent Santucci

Ralph Vincent Santucci, 71, of Jackson passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 8, 2016. Ralph was born and raised in Newark. He had lived in East Orange, Piscataway, and Manalapan before moving to Jackson in 2000. Prior to his retirement from NJ Transit as a conductor, he worked as a draft manager for Anheuser-Busch, Newark. Ralph found much joy in listening to music; the oldies, big band, and Italian music. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. Able to fix anything, Ralph was always tinkering with something. With the wit and humor of a comedian, Ralph was the center of his families' universe. Ralph not only lived, he lived to eat. Ralph was predeceased by his sister, Anita Tosies. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Maryann; his four daughters, Lori Santucci-Beck and her husband, Russell of Jackson, Cheryl Santucci of Freehold, Danielle Santucci of Rutherford, and Nicole Santucci of Rutherford; a grandson, Anthony Santucci; a granddaughter, Samantha Santucci; a brother, Anthony Santucci and his wife, Tonya of Florida; a sister, Lucille Scanlon of Toms River; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 9:00 AM for the procession to his 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Entombment will be in St. Gabriel's Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Marlboro. For those who desire, memorial contributions in Ralph's name may be made to the charity of your choice. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.