Ralph L. Colosimo

Ralph L. Colosimo, age 61, passed away April 29, 2015. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on September 20, 1953. He attended Judge Memorial Catholic High School where he played football and was student body president. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1976 with a degree in psychology. Ralph was a lifelong member of the Salt Lake business community, and retired from the Utah Sate Department of Social Services in 2012. He married Paula Hansen on April 6, 2006.

He excelled at riding and training horses. He enjoyed writing, reading and classic western movies, especially anything with John Wayne.

Ralph is survived by his wife Paula; stepdaughter Merideth "Muff" Hansen; sons Mario Colosimo, Anthony Colosimo; daughter Jayme Colosimo; father Ernie Colosimo; brothers Danny Colosimo, Charlie (Lauri) Colosimo; sisters Monica (Denis) Lynch, Cynthia (Tony) Divino, and Peggy (Scott) Schwarz; and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his mother Mary Lou Colosimo.

A Mass in celebration of Ralph's life will be said on Monday, May 4, at 11:00 AM, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Salt Lake City, where friends may call one hour prior. Private interment will be held at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Donations in Ralph's memory may be made to Ralph's family c/o Paula Colosimo, 548 East 4050 South #5B, Salt Lake City, UT 84107, or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Online condolences may be offered at www.starksfuneral.com