RALPH J. " RALPH TERRA" TERRACCINO,
of Highland Lakes
formerly of Englewood Cliffs, died on Friday July 10, 2009 at the
age of 51 yearsHe was a Financial Systems Analyst for I.B.M. for
over 20 years.Ralph was a talented guitarist and vocalist and well
known performer in Sussex County playing solo most recently at
Krogh's in Sparta, The Village Square Inn in West Milford, and
numerous open mic venues, including The Lakeside Cafe in Highland
Lakes. He was also the bass player and vocalist in the band
"Timepiece" for the past 20 years most recently playing at The
Wearhouse Grille in Lake Hopatcong. When music wasn't taking up all
of their time, Ralph and Pam loved spending time riding bikes in
Barnegat, NJ and on LBI. Ralph was also an avid hiker with the
Highland Lakes hiking club and a member of the Bear Education and
Resource Group. He enjoyed nature and all of his many pets. Devoted
son of Joseph and Jane Terraccino. Dearest brother of Joseph
Terraccino and his wife Mary, Terri Quartarella and her husband
Tommy, Keith Terraccino and Donna Terraccino. Cherished fiancé of
Pamela J. Breunig. Ralph is also survived by several nieces,
nephews, friends and close relatives.The Funeral on Thursday, July
16th, at 9:45 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple
Grove Park Cemetery, Hackensack. Visiting will be on Wednesday from
1 – 4 & 6 - 9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt.
Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ 07936.