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Ralph Cantino Obituary

Of Maynard, unexpectedly, March 20, 2005. Beloved husband of 43 years of Lois (Vallesio). Also survived by a daughter, Nancy Spinney & her husband Nicholas & their son, Jared of Wilmington; a daughter, Carolyn Cantino of Maynard; a son, Michael Cantino & his wife Kerri & their son Cody of Norton; a sister Mary Holt of Littleton; 2 brothers, Frank of Maynard & Edward of Leominster; and nieces & nephews. Visiting Tues., 4-8 PM at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave., (Rte. 111), ACTON, with The Elks Lodge of Sorrows Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass 11:30 AM, Wed. in St. Bridget's Church, corner Percival & Sudbury Sts., Maynard. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the MA Elks Scholarship, Inc., c/o MA Elks Association Inc., 63 Bay State Rd., Lynnfield, MA 01940 would be greatly appreciated. USMC Korea; ret. 37 yr. employee of Edison; Past District Deputy MA Elks, Past Exalted Ruler Maynard Elks. Directions: thoughtfulguidance.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 21, 2005.

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Angela Daley

March 29, 2005

Lois i am so sorry about your loss my prayers are with you and your family. Angela (Di-Rocco)

anthony turke

March 23, 2005

ralph was the symbol of a loyal elk. there are not many of his kind left in elkdom.

tony turke, PER WAREHAM LODGE OF ELKS # 1548

Joe & Tracy Elder

March 22, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Cantino family. Ralph was the backbone to the Maynard Lodge of Elks and will be truly missed for his hard work, generosity, and friendship.

Bob Rhodes

March 21, 2005

Ralph was a friend to the Minuteman Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. For many years the Chapter held their annual fundraiser at the Maynard Elks. Ralph was instrumental in the success of this event. To say the least, he will be missed.

Margaret Mahoney

March 21, 2005

Both dick and myself offer our deepest sympathy to the Cantion family. I remember Ralph as a loyal Elk member and was truly interested in the school children fo Maynard.

He will be sorely missed.

He was a help to me as president of Maynard Emblem Club.



Peg Mahoney President of Maynard Emblem Club #205

James Strojny

March 21, 2005

Ralph will be sadly missed by all, as he was a great guy and a true friend. On behalf of the members of Taunton Lodge of Elks #150, I wish to send our condolences to the Cantino family and friends.

James Strojny, PDD

BILL PAYNE

March 21, 2005

DEAR CAROLYN AND FAMILY IM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD MY SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU.LIKE THE SOX I,LL BET HE WAS #1 BILL PRAECIS

Tom & Lynn Herbst

March 21, 2005

Ralph, will surely be missed. We both knew him when we were just kids, and later respected him as adults. Ralph was always a fair man. He always said what he meant and meant what he said, always a straight shooter, and that's what we loved best about him.

We send our deepest sympathy to the Cantino family. May the laughter of the memories of times you shared, wipe away your tears.

William Cullen

March 21, 2005

Our family conveys it's deepest sympathy to the Cantino family. Ralph will be remembered always by our family for his accomplishments and friendship.

Joe Howes

March 21, 2005

A wonderful caring man. Ralph will be truely missed.

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