Ralph W. Strocchia, Born August 20, 1951. Entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2014, where he is reunited with his beloved late wife Valerie nee Gorniak. He is survived by his children Valerie (Vito) Macino, Vanessa (Robert) Sukolowsky and William Strocchia. His sisters Marion (the late David) Holder and Debra (Paul) LaJoie. His love Carol Palmer and her children Carrie (John) Rooney and Randall (Jacqueline) Palmer. His grand children Valerie and Emily Sukolowsky. As well as Nicholas and Noah Rooney, Mason and Cameron Palmer. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Visitation Wednesday March 12, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service Thursday March 13, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300