Ralph Pessirilo, 83, of Monroe Township, passed away on July 20, 2016, at home. Born and raised in Booklyn, Ralph was a resident of Rosedale Queens before moving to Monroe Township, 22 years ago. He retired as a General Manager of 20 years for Avitex Inc., Newark. Ralph was also previously employed as an Aviation Mechanic for 14 years with Republic Aviation, Farmindgdale, NY.

He is predeceased by his beloved sister, Esta Azoulay (1970).

Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Rita to whom he was married to for almost 59 years; two beloved daughters, Valerie Pessirilo and her husband, Adi Miretzky, and Lisa Janine Weinstein; three cherished grandchildren to whom he was affectionately known as Papa:" Abby, Emily and Jacob.

"May his memory be a blessing."

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday, July 22, 2016, at Beth Israel Memorial Park Mausoleum, Woodbridge. Shiva will be held at the family's residence in Monroe Township on Saturday evening from 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM and on Sunday and Monday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:45 to 9:00 PM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 424 East Ave., Perth Amboy.

Memorial donations may be made to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, www.ushmm.org, or to Memorial Sloan Kettering, www.giving.mskcc.org.