Ralph M. Rea, M.D. of Steubenville, Ohio died Monday, January 27, 2014, at the home of his son in Colorado. He was born in Isola del Liri, Italy a son of the late Dr. Francesco & Annunziata Migliori Rea. He served the Ohio Valley community for over 45 years as a family doctor. Originally, Dr. Rea moved to New York from his hometown and worked there before relocating to Ohio. He held various positions at the former St. John Hospital including Chief of Staff over the years. He was a member of Triumph of the Cross Catholic Church (Holy Rosary), Knights of Columbus and various medical associations. Dr. Rea never forgot his mother country and supported the Italian citizens during various tragic events affecting that country and was bestowed the title Cavaliere Della Republica Italiana. Preceding Dr. Rea in death were his parents and two brothers, William Rea & Dr. Gino Rea. Dr. Rea is survived by his wife Palma Auriti Rea; son Dr. Franco Rea of Denver; daughters Marina Rea of Pasadena, CA & Pia Camacho of Orlando, FL; granddaughter Nicole Camacho of Orlando; sister-in-law Maria Marsella Rea, niece Paola Bergamaschi and nephew Dr. Gianluigi Bergamaschi all of Rome, Italy; as well as cousins in Chicago, IL and Pembroke Pines, FL.Visitation Friday 6 - 7:30 p.m.Friends are invited to attend a funeral liturgy with mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimers Association or American Diabetes Association.
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09/03/2024
Linda Porter M.
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of Dr.Rea. He had been my, as well as my family's physician and he was always kind, knowledgeable and compassionette. Sincere condolences to his family and friends...
09/03/2024
09/03/2024
Lisa Longo
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Carol
Dr. Rea was our family physician for many years. My mother, father, brother and I all liked him. He was a good doctor and even after he closed his practice, when he would see my father out somewhere he would always stop and talk to him. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Jim Grimm
I always had the most excellent care from Dr. Rea. He was caring and compassionate and one of the most knowledgeable men I ever met. I am in his debt.
09/03/2024
Anthony DiVittorio
Dr Rea was a very good Doctor and will be sadly missed by our family. Our condolences to his family.
09/03/2024
Stephanie Wendell
My sincere sympathy to the family. Dr. Rea was our family doctor for many years. Thank you, Dr. Rea, and may you rest in peace.
09/03/2024
JOANN BERNABEI
MARINA ,FRANK AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT DOCTOR. HE TOOK CARE OF MY WHOLE FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
09/03/2024
Gloria J. Renda
Sincele condolences to the family of Dr. Rea. My children spoke very highly of Dr.Rea and his children with whom they attended CCHS. May he rest in peace. Mrs. Gloria Renda
09/03/2024
lori obrien-boyd
too whom it may concern: my name is lori obrien -boyd my mother 7 dad mr & mrs thomas obrien had ur dad DR. REA as a physician along with my self I was always self conscience when i went too see him I dont know y ?? but my parents along with my brothers are passed now .. U have my condulances he was an EXCELLENT DR. .. yours truely LORI Obrien-Boyd
09/03/2024
Tina Kallas
My mother wants to extend her thoughts and prayers to the family and especially to her lifelong friend Palma. She cannot locate the home address of Palma and after doing a google search we were able to find this obituary. She is deeply saddened by the loss and would like to speak with Palma. Her phone number remains 201-384-4977 You can reach me at glen.kallas@camdendelta.com
09/03/2024
Antonio S. Licata, MD
Ruth and I send our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with the family. We have many good memories of his friendship. Tony & Ruth Licata
09/03/2024
Terry & Laura Mamula
We send our deepest sympathy to your family.Your husband and father was the best Dr, we ever had. He was so good to our family. I remember when our daughter was young he said he was giving her ouchless shots. God bless you. Love , Terry and Laura Mamula
09/03/2024
Devon Rea Cucarese
I was named after Dr. Rea and would visit him whenever I was in Steubenville. He was such a lovely human being. He always greeted me like a long lost friend, even though we only met a few times. God bless you, Dr. Rea. You are truly loved by myself and my mother, Joanne Yatsko Cucarese. You and your family are in our prayers.
09/03/2024
cynthia ciacci
Dr.Rae Family, So sorry to hear of Dr.Rae's passing. We thought highly of him and was truly blessed to have had him in our life Alan,Cindy,Jami and Carly Ciacci
09/03/2024
Nancy Popish Kowalski
It been a long time, Franco, but I wanted to offer my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad. We lost out mother last year. It is so hard to lose a parent. But he is home now. And happy. May time help heal your sadness and put memories in its place. In sympathy, Nancy Popish Kowalski (Sharon Mantica Proia's sister)
09/03/2024
Kelly Edwards
To the family of Dr. Rea, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Rea. He was our family physician for many years. I can remember him from when I was a small child and into my college days. He was always so kind and caring to his patients. He was there to support my mother after my father's sudden passing. He will surely be missed. Your family is in my prayers. Good bless. RIP Dr. Ralph M. Rea .
09/03/2024
Teresa Quattrone Facini
My condolences to the family of Dr. Rea. While we lived in Steubenville, he was my mother's physician and also other members of our family. My sympathy to his surviving family.
09/03/2024
Mary Beth Habunek
Dr. Rea was my doctor when I was little. He was very kind to me but I always remember his desk drawer that you could pick out a small toy or piece of candy. I also remember Gloria who was his receptionist/nurse. He was an exceptional practitioner and my deepest sympathy to his family.
09/03/2024
Fay Miccile
Dear friends, Marino and Franco: I send my condolences on the passing of your father. I hope you get my message, being so tardy. I hope you both are finding your way through this great loss and that peace will be found soon. Find strength in each other, in family and loved ones that are with you at this sad time. I hold dear memories of you both close to my heart. God bless you, my dear old friends, and take care. My sympathies, Fay Miccile
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