Ralph F. Rachele

Springfield - Ralph Felix Rachele passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 surrounded by his loving children. He will be sadly missed by his four children: Maria Dion and her husband Lenny of Chicopee, MA; Julie Jennie and her husband Brian of Enfield, CT; Brian Rachele of Southwick, MA; Monica Houle and her husband Joseph of Westfield, MA. He leaves 9 loving grandchildren: Nicole Jennie, Kirsten Houle, Jontae Dion, Leo Dion, Jayk Dion, Laina Dion, Anthony Rachele, Brandon Houle and Sophia Rachele. He also leaves behind all of his siblings: Elaine Lupi, Thomas Rachele, Carol Carlson, Walter Rachele and Mary Arnini. He is predeceased by his parents Ralph Natale Rachele and Wanda Ann Rachele. He was a self-employed businessman and a positive man who enjoyed spending frequent time with his children and grandchildren. There will be a Funeral Home Service Monday at 5:30 PM at the TOOMEY-O�BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, 1043 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will precede the service Monday from 4:00 � 5:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children�s Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.