Ralph A. Froio, Jr.
- May 22
- 2 min read
Ralph A. Froio Jr., aged 86, of Clinton, New York, passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Ralph was born on May 6, 1940, in Rome, New York, to Ralph Froio Sr. and Rose Gennaro Froio. He was a long-term resident of Rome and a graduate of Rome Free Academy. Ralph married MaryAnn Bello on April 20, 1968, in Utica, New York. They recently celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Professionally, Ralph was a trusted financial planner for more than 30 years. Equally invested in his community, he was a lifelong champion for local youth and civic organizations. He spent over 15 years coaching youth hockey and baseball, lent his leadership to the Rome High School Building Committee and Rome Housing Committee, and served on the boards of the New York State Green Thumb Program and the Rotary Club of Rome. Ralph had a deep faith as a Roman Catholic and shared his love for God with the community, including through his time as a religious education teacher. He prayed to Saints Padre Pio and
Carlo Acutis. Donations can be made in Ralph’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, an
organization he deeply supported.
Ralph is survived by his wife MaryAnn; his children Robert Froio and Sharon and Bill Roberts; his grandchildren Abby and Justin, Danielle, Maggie, Anna, and Brooklynn; his great-granddaughter Gia; and his sister Theresa Barone. He loved his family deeply and found great joy in being with them, always showing his love and pride for them. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Sr. and Rose Froio; his father and mother-in-law Patsy and Josephine Buono Bello; and his brother Frank Froio.
Family, friends, and all those whose lives Ralph touched are invited to celebrate his life at a Funeral Mass at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish (Our Lady of Lourdes Campus), 2222 Genesee St., Utica, NY, on June 5th, 2026, at 11 a.m. There will be a visiting hour with the family beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the mass. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, Utica.
A special thank you to Dr. Kenneth Visalli, Dr. Hanan Goldberg, Dr. Michael Kelberman, and the Wynn Hospital Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Bottini Funeral Home, 120 W. Embargo Street, Rome.
You may view the obituary and offer online condolences at www.bottinifuneralhome.com .
Maryann, Denise and I are saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. Ralph always had a pleasant demeanor and a joy to be around. He will be missed by all. Take care.
We are very sorry for your loss. Ralph was a very special man and was liked by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Sincerely Bob & Josephine Polce
Maryann and family, so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. May our gracious Lord bring you strength and comfort at this time. May His loving arms surround you with peace. Love, Fran and Gary Patone
Ralph was a true gentleman with many talents and interests.He came into our family 58 years ago when he married our cousin,Mary Ann.He loved to cook and would surprise us at our annual cousins’ Christmas party with one of his special dishes.We had great talks about recipes,golf,politics and other topics of the day.We all miss him and send our prayers and condolences to Mary Ann and her Family. Love,Cousin Joan and Family
Very sorry to hear about cousin Ralphs passing. He called me to apoligise he could'nt make my wifes funeral, two days before. Shows what kind of a man he is Please accept my condolences.