DEXTER and STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Ralph W. Ianniello, 86, died Feb. 15, 2007, at a Bangor hos-pital. He was born June 27, 1920, in Staten Island, N.Y., a son of Michael and Amelia “Molly” (DiNoia) Ianniello. He served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Denebola during World War II. He worked for the former Cini’s Hardware and Richmond Industrial Supplies, both of Staten Island, N.Y. He retired in 1985, as a banker at Chase Manhattan Bank. A lifelong resident of Staten Island, N.Y., he was a communicant of St. Roch Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. After his wife’s death, he then moved to Dexter to be with family. Ralph was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Dexter. Ralph was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Helen, Dec. 23, 2004. He is survived by two daughters, Carol Cole and Maryann Ianniello, both of Dexter; a sister, Mary Sciarra of Toms River, N.J.; four grandchildren, Francis and Sean Cole, both of Staten Island, N.Y, Brian and Erin Cole, both of Dexter. Friends may call 2-3 and 7-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main St., Dexter. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Church, Dexter, with the Rev. James Robichaud officiating. Spring burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com
RAPHAELLO ‘RALPH’ IANNIELLO
