Ralph Marano

Obituary Ralph Frank Marano, 90, a lifelong Tacoma resident, died May 27, 2005. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving in the Construction Battalion and recalled from the reserves during the Korean Conflict. Ralph was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 612 for more than 60 years. While his family was most important to him he did enjoy working in his yard and garden and has at last gone on his fina l fishing trip. Ralph is survived by his daughters, Susan (Clifford) Clark, Bremerton, and Kathleen Marano, Tacoma; brother John (Christine) Marano, Tacoma; grandson Aaron Clark and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 1:00pm at the Calvary Cloisters Chapel, Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.