Ralph A. Zanelotti, 80, of Berlin, MD passed on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born in Washington, DC, the son of the late Joseph and Lena [Mazzocchi] Zanelotti. Ralph was the youngest of 21 children. He was the beloved husband of Jessie E. [Harrison]) Zanelotti. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on May 7, 2018.

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Navy and he retired from Prince George's County as the Chief Liquor Inspector in 2000. He enjoyed playing golf, playing the ponies, running the roads and spending time with his family.

Along with his wife, he is survived by three children; Darlene Brown (Tim), Teresa Wyne (Jim) and Louis Zanelotti (Debbie). He was the devoted grandfather of eight grandchildren; Brandi, Melisa, Jacob, Jeff, Lindsay, Louie II, Vinnie and Mili, three great-grandchildren; Ava, Ella and Lili, and a brother Joseph "Toots" Zanelotti.

Contributions in his name may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home.