Patti, Ralph A., age 84, February 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Shirley for 47 years. Dear father of Leonardo (Nancy) and Nadine (Tony) Passarelli. Proud grandfather of Angela Passarelli and Francesca Patti. Ralph was a hard working business man and contractor who built over 101 buildings. In his early days he was a drummer and later an accountant. He also was a councilman for the City of Sterling Heights and was very involved with various city politics, Ralph was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club and the Italian American Society. A Memorial Gathering will take place Tuesday, February 26 at 10am until the time of a Memorial Service 11am at Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association.