Gates: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at age 87. Predeceased by his wife, Carol. Survived by his daughters, Laurie Barilla, Jeannie (Danny) Weber, Kim Kendrot and Kerry Kendrot; longtime loving partner, Janet Gates; grandchildren, Justin (Anne) Shattuck, Jamie Barilla and Jack Gates; 3 great-grandchildren; several cousins and special cousin, Marie Keeley. Ralph was a retiree of Delco after 38 years.
Friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, Saturday 11:30 AM at Holy Ghost Church, 220 Coldwater Road. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
