Ralph A. Padrone, 66, of Toms River, passed away on December 18, 2017. Born in Orange, Ralph went on to graduate from Monmouth College, where he met his beloved and devoted wife Joanne (nee Hambor). He had a successful career as a self-employed general contractor.

Ralph loved all things “cars” – from attending car shows to his cherished Corvette. But above all, he loved his family and friends. A devoted husband, father and Pop Pop, he will be so dearly missed.

He was predeceased by his parents Rita and Carl Padrone. He is survived by his wife Joanne, his daughter Jenna Gibson and her husband Daryl; grandchildren Joseph and Julia.

Viewing will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, on Thursday from 4-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Luke’s Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, on Friday at 9:15am with burial to follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt.