Las Vegas, NV- Ralph J. "Ralphie" Iozzo, 82, formerly of Southbridge, passed away unexpectedly on November 6th, 2023. He was the rock of his family, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His departure has left an immeasurable void in our lives, and his memory will be forever etched in our hearts.

Ralph shared 31 wonderful years of his life and love with his wife and best friend, Amy (Grindlay) Iozzo; his 4 sons, Craig and Linda Iozzo of Dudley, MA, James and Yuri Iozzo of Auburn, MA, Jason and Heidi Iozzo of Aldie, VA and Justin and Kendra Iozzo of Ellicott City, MD; his step-son, Garrett Reynolds; His 6 wonderful grandchildren, Anthony, Nicholas, Jake, Megan, Olivia and Lucas; as well as a sister Joanie.

Ralph was born in Southbridge, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Prince) Iozzo. He is predeceased by his brothers, Nicky and Tookie, his sisters, Dee, Marthy and Lolly.

Ralph was a graduate of Mary Wells High School and Nichols College, where he received his bachelor's degree in business administration. In 1963, he started his career as an accountant at the American Optical in Southbridge, MA, but worked most of his career in Washington, DC for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Government Accountability Office, which is where he met his true love, Amy. In 2005, he retired and moved to the warm weather of Las Vegas, NV. He enjoyed traveling to Europe and throughout the United States. He took numerous cruises where he was most happy with his wife and kids, in a lounge with a cigar in one hand, wine in the other, listening to Rod Stewart.

His claim to fame was being on the TV show Community Auditions in the late 50's as part of a local rock & roll band, The Dominoes. In retirement he enjoyed spending time at the South Point Casino which he affectionately referred to as "going to the office".

Funeral services for Ralph will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17th, at 12:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St, Southbridge.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held from 11:00am to 12:00pm, prior to the service. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 100 North Pkwy, Worcester, MA 01605.