PLEASE NOTE:  There is NO visitation and masks/facial coverings are required for the funeral Mass.
    
        
        
                                        
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                                    Funeral Mass
                                    Thursday March 11th 2021
                                        at 11:00 am
                                    St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church                                    
                                        1600 N. Hague Avenue                                             
                                                                                Columbus
                                        , Ohio 43204
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            Obituary
            Ralph Paul DeMatteo, age 95, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Ralph served in the U.S. Army during WWII; was a retired farmer and devoted member of St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Carmine and Eugenia (Pignatella) DeMatteo; and eight brothers. Survived by his wife, Chriestena (Agriesti) DeMatteo, with whom he had been with for nearly 72 years; children, Paul, Perry (Vicki), Dean (Alisa) and Gina (John) Donnelly; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church, 1600 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus (43204), with entombment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne. There is no visitation. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Ralph to either St. Margaret of Cortona Parish or Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus (43215). Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
         
        
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         Condolences for                 Ralph DeMatteo
            
        
        
                    From : Jim DeMatteo
To : Chris DeMatteo and family
            
 Date: March 10th 2021
            My deepest sympathy for your loss.  
            
                    From : Craig Lantz
To : Aunt Chris DeMatteo
            
 Date: March 10th 2021
            Uncle Ralph was a statesman , always seemed very relaxed, easy going full of joy, kindness and peace. I so enjoyed watching you guys Dance at family weddings...back in the day :) I will always carry fond memories of Uncle Ralph and your beloved family. I pray for peace be upon you all during this difficult time of loss.....Love Always...Craig Lantz, Charlie DeMatteo's Grandson.
            
                    From : The family of Frank Dematteo
To : The family of Ralph DeMatteo
            
 Date: March 10th 2021
            Our deepest sympathy to your family from Frank,  Katie, Jason and Nick.
            
                    From : SUSANN M NAGY
To : Chris
            
 Date: March 10th 2021
            Dear Chris, Ralph was such a fun guy. When my Dad (John Bennett)and I would go swimming at the YMCA, we always tried to meet up with Ralph. He was forever young. A permanent smile always greeted us. I bet he and Dad are talking it up in heaven non-stop.
            
                    From : The Nuckles Family
To : The Dematteo Family
            
 Date: March 10th 2021
            Our sincere condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
            
                    From : Linda &David McCullough and Kathleen& Jim Paugh
To : The Entire Family
            
 Date: March 10th 2021
            To all the friends and Family members who knew 
Ralph in the very special way he was a wonderful and sweet old soul. Our Deepest sympathies to all of you. 
From the daughters of Rosie Burns DeMatteo and
the neice's of Theresa DeVito.
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daughters of Rosie BurnsF
            
                    From : Richard and Kathy Trimbur
To : The DeMatteo Family
            
 Date: March 11th 2021
            To Paul, Christine, and all DeMatteo family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Rich and Kathy Trimbur
            
                    From : Becky Guzman
To : Gina
            
 Date: March 12th 2021
            I am so very sorry for your loss! May his memory be a blessing. Sending you and your family lots of love and hugs.
Love,
Becky Guzman