Raffaele "Ralph" V. Marulli, age 56, entered into eternal life on May 16, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer.
He is the beloved husband of Mary C. (Tierney) Marulli and the devoted and adored father of Alanna M. and Janelle R. Marulli, and his future son-in-law, Christopher Borges, all of Reading, MA. He is the loving son of Flora (Mastrodicasa) Marulli and the late Mario Marulli, and trusted brother of Steven Marulli and his wife Michelle all of Stoneham, MA. He is the son-in-law of Anna M. Tierney of Peabody and the late Robert C. Tierney. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends.
He graduated from the Northeastern University School of Engineering and had a distinguished career at MIT Lincoln Laboratories for many years. In 2002, Ralph became the proud owner and operator of Phoenix Interior Design and Remodeling, where he left his talents and creative mark on many a home. Ralph took great pride in his Italian heritage. He is a member and Vice President of the Appian Club in Stoneham, MA, of which his father was a founding member.
Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM Saturday, May 21st at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Ralph's Eternal Life in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10:30am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories with the Family on Friday, May 20th from 4-8pm in the Funeral Home. Parking attendants and elevator are available. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers you may honor Ralph by making a donation in his name to the Appian Club Scholarship Fund, 42C-4 Pleasant Street, Stoneham, MA 02180.
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