Ralph A. Eliseo, Jr.

Ralph A. Eliseo, Jr. of Townshend, VT, 73, formerly of Locust Valley, NY, passed away November 29, 2022 at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, VT. Ralph was born December 7,1948 , loving son of Ralph, Sr. and Patricia and dear brother of Carol Minicozzi (Phil), Catherine, James (Cathy), Donna Harvey (John), William (Sandra), Patricia Martin, Eileen Abelson (Joel), and Barbara Weisensell (Jack). Ralph was loved by many nieces and nephews, and by his extended Townshend VT family of John, Allie, Luke and Ross Evans. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas. After serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and veteran of the Vietnam War, Ralph embarked on an educational journey across the country to obtain his law degree. Not long after, Ralph made his way back east to ultimately settle on the Evans’ property in Townshend, Vermont, where he remained until his passing. Ralph worked for 40+ years as a U.S. postal clerk at the Brattleboro branch, where he will be sorely missed. He loved sports, was an avid reader and enjoyed a trip to Foxwoods Casino now and then. A memorial celebration of Ralph’s life will occur on a date to be determined in the spring of 2023. Donations in Ralph’s name to a charity of your choice, c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O Boc 215 Wilmington, VT 05363. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home 44 East Main Street Wilmington, VT.