Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on April 5, 2026. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Rodgers) Blasio and the late Marion (nee Gutkowski) Blasio; devoted father of Rose Goldie Blasio, Gary Blasio and the late Mark A. Blasio and step father of David (Cindy) Derkovitz and Cheryl Derkovitz; cherished grandfather of Christopher (Rachel), Jennifer (David), Gary A., Lisa, Joseph, Jason, Daniel, Keith, Mark, Luke and Samantha; adored great grandfather of Marco, Jonah, Gabriel, Hannah and Vanessa; also loved by many nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Blasio was a United States Army Veteran. Ralph retired from the Ford Stamping Plant, enjoyed upholstery and playing the harmonica, belonged to 3 dance clubs and was the oldest member at the Big Timers Club. 

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday (April 15) from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Please assemble at Church. Private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.lombardofuneralhome.com