- Date Of Birth: November 8, 1919
- Date Of Death: September 20, 2011
- State: Connecticut
Ralph J. DeFonzo, 91, a longtime resident of West Haven, entered into eternal rest September 20, 2011. He was the beloved husband of almost 70 years of Virginia DeRosa DeFonzo. Ralph was born in New Haven on November 8, 1919, son of the late Paul and Maria Palladine DeFonzo. Devoted father of Diane (Robert) Nehrkorn, Paul (Diane) DeFonzo and Dolores (Cliff) Ennico. Proud grandfather of Christopher and Jennifer DeFonzo and Duffy, his grandchildren’s dog. He was predeceased by his brothers James and John DeFonzo and sisters Molly Sabatino, Rose Culligan and Virginia Douglas. Ralph retired from U. S. Electrical Motors and then worked for the West Haven Board of Education until he was 81 years old.
