Ralph M. Andrea Sr

Ralph M. Andrea Sr., of Naples, Florida, formerly of Sandwich and Holbrook, passed away September 8, 2019 at the age of 90.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Ferullo) Andrea. Loving father of Ralph II and his wife Chris of Middleborough, Richard and his wife Cindy of Braintree, and Kenneth and his wife Susan of East Bridgewater. Also survived by his grandchildren, Patrick, Jocelyn, Richard, Nicholas, Steven, Kenneth, Ben, Mitchell, and James.

Ralph was the co-owner of Andrea’s Greenhouses and developed the Patricia Andrea geranium and exhibited and participated in several horticultural Flower Shows in surrounding neighboring states. He was one of the original fulltime Police Officers for the Town of Holbrook. Ralph loved the ocean and especially enjoyed fishing and harvesting all types of shellfish and lobsters with his family and close friends in the waters of Buzzards Bay. From the time they met, Ralph and Margaret always loved to ballroom dance. They enjoyed dancing and sharing many nights of fun and laughter along with meeting new friends as members of the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. In his later years, he developed an affinity for the symphony; especially the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra where he and his wife volunteered for many years.

A gathering will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main Street (Rt. 28), Randolph on Sunday, September 22nd beginning at 1pm followed by a service at 2pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Ralph to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift.

Guestbook


First Name: Kathleen
Last Name: Peck
City: Naples
State: FL
Country: USA
Entry Date: 09/18/2019

Ralph will be truly missed by his friends in Naples. He was friends with my Mother-they knew each other from church-Trinity by the Cove. Ralph, a true gentleman, would check on his neighbors regularly.

I was able to assist Ralph with low vision devices that helped him feel more independent.

I will miss seeing Ralph, in the alley behind Gardenia Court, picking Eddy’s mangoes to take to the church for their annual mango chutney fundraiser.

Will miss your smiles Ralph. Rest in peace, my friend.


First Name: Trina
Last Name: Alexknovitch
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 09/19/2019

Such an accomplished life. A great legacy passed on to everyone. He set a good example of how to enjoy life!


First Name: Maureen
Last Name: Nowacki
City: West Bridgewater
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 09/22/2019

Sounds like Ralph left an impressive legacy and truly made people around him happy. A life well lived and surely to be missed. RIP Mr. Andreas.


First Name: Maureen
Last Name: Reed
City: Naples
State: FL
Country: United States
Entry Date: 09/22/2019

Ralph was a regular in our Friday morning rosary and communion service at Aston Gardens.
He loved to go to the dances, and was anxious for the dances to resume after the hurricane damaged our church.I hope he made a few this summer. I had the pleasure of dancing with him at the disco dance 2 years ago.
Rest in peace Ralph.
Blessings,
Maureen


Leave a Comment

Sign the Guestbook
Search Again