Ralph W. Partello

Ralph William Partello, age 87, died after a long battle with Alzheimer's.He was born on February 16, 1929 in Charlottesville, Virginia where he graduated high school and joined the Navy in 1947.  He married Mildred Anna Self on July 4, 1949 and they were blessed with three children.  He retired in 1991 after a long career with Litton Industries and spent his retirement years enjoying time with his family and the outdoors.  He was also a long time member of the Masonic Lodge.He is survived by his wife, Mildred Partello, his son, Brent Partello, his daughter, Cheryl Partello Johnson and her husband, John C. Johnson, four grandchildren, Kinley Partello Turner, Chelsea Johnson, Conor Partello and Mitchell Johnson and one great grandchild, Logan Turner.  He was proceeded in death by his son, Greg Partello.