Passaro

Ralph G. Passaro, 99, of Butler, passed away on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, while under the care of Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Jan. 8, 1925, in West Newton, Pa., he was the son of the late Alphonse E. and Elula A. (Messner) Passaro.

Ralph was a graduate of West Newton High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He worked for West Penn Power, Montgomery Ward, and retired from Martin Tire of Jeanette.

Ralph was a member of St. Peter's Anglican Church in Butler, where he proudly sang in the choir for 30 years. He also was a member of the Victory Lodge 272, VFW Post 249 and American Legion Post 117 in Butler. Ralph was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers and enjoyed watching them play.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly A. (Shirey) Passaro, whom he married on Aug. 14, 1965; three sons, Tom (Donna) Passaro, Steven (Kelley) Passaro and Michael (Joyce) Lesser; three daughters, Mary (Daniel) Morningstar, Phyllis Mead and Kimberly (Alan) Williams; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen (Kerr) Passaro; two sisters, Helen (Lud) Pocivanik and Donath (Raymond) Mayer; and two granddaughters.

PASSARO — All services for Ralph G. Passaro, who died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, will be held privately.

Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

Kindly consider sending memorial donations in Ralph's name to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.

All who knew Ralph are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.