Obituary of Ralph Andrew Puca

Ralph Andrew Puca, 94, of Columbus, NJ entered in God’s Care Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Trenton on October 11th, 1928. He was a lifelong Chambersburg resident, prior to moving in with his son and daughter-in-law in Columbus in 2008. Ralph proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was formerly employed with Landolfi Food Products in Trenton for 20 years prior to his retirement. Ralph was an avid golfer, he enjoyed watching all sports, but his greatest enjoyment was watching his granddaughters play sports. Ralph was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, who will be sadly missed. Predeceased by his loving wife, Gretta (Wegley) Puca, his parents, Antonio and Chiarina (Petito) Puca and his siblings, Michael Puca and Caroline Ricciardi, he is survived by his children, Ralph and Cathy (Callahan) Puca with whom he resided , Diane and Joseph Angelucci and Janine Puca; one sister Marie Pasqua; four cherished granddaughters, Amanda DeBronzo and husband Joe, Chelsea Frederick and husband Steve, Courtney Giberson and husband Kevin, and Olivia Puca; one adored great granddaughter, Ava DeBronzo; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Military Honors followed by a Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at D’Errico Funeral Chapel, 30 Yardville Allentown Road, Hamilton, NJ 08620, located in Buklad Merlino Facility. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org