Raffaelo “Ralph” Tedesco

Raffaelo “Ralph” Tedesco passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Rose (nee: Gerace) and Dominic Tedesco and was a long-time Bayonne resident, prior to relocating to Barnegat.

A devoted parishioner of Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council #371.

Ralph is survived by his loving siblings, Vincent Tedesco, and his wife, Donna, and Michael Tedesco, and his wife, Ellen; and his dear niece and nephews, Ann Marie Harlinski (Jake), Domenic Tedesco, Michael Tedesco, and Anthony Illiano.

The funeral will be conducted by Bayonne Memorial Home, Inc. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.  A funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Miriam Teresa Parish at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by entombment at Holy Name Mausoleum, Jersey City.  Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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