Brunswick, ME-Ralph E. Coccoluto MD. 82, a long time resident and psychiatrist in Western Mass. died peacefully at his home in Brunswick Maine on March 24 2023.
Born in Woburn Mass. on October 13 1940, the son of the late Peter and Mary (DuRocher) Coccoluto, Ralph graduated from Dartmouth College and Boston University School of Medicine before serving his 2 years as psychiatrist and Captain in the US Air Force. He pursued his medical career with Residencies in Philadelphia Penn. and at the Institute of Living in Hartford Conn. Subsequently Ralph lived and practiced a long and respected career in Western Mass.
Wise, generous, curious, and witty, Ralph was patient and kind, cared about people and took the time to listen without judgement; he loved life and in turn was loved by all: family, friends and colleagues alike; he remained totally dedicated to his large and devoted family.
Ralph leaves his loving wife Karen A. (Rich,Dufresne)Coccoluto, and his beloved children: Ralph E.(Rafe) Coccoluto Jr., Nicole M. Coccoluto and Cindy Blust, Christopher C. Coccoluto and Devon Fairchild, and Justin A. Dufresne, as well as his former wife and mother of his childrn, Diana Day Coccoluto
Ralph is survived by his sister Ann M. Matrundola, and his brothers Peter J. Coccoluto and Robert T. Coccoluto, brother-in-law Gary C. Rich and sister-in-law Cheryl E. Rich, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ralph was pre-deceased by his parents and sisters Mary L. Kwapien and Madeline J. Tortolano.
There will be a memorial gathering at Stetson's Funeral Home in Brunswick, Maine August 26, 2023 from 2-4pm.
In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated to either
Good Shepard Food Bank, PO Box 1807, Auburn, Me.04211 On line: GSFB.org.
American Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad St. 18th Fl., NY,NY,10004; On line: ACLU.org
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family at www.stetsonsfuneralhome.com