Ralph John Masciola, age 87, a resident of Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons, MD passed away May 14, 2011. Mr. Masciola was born June 11, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey to Michele and Guisseppina (Lombardi) Masciola.

He was raised in New Jersey, attended public school and entered the U.S. Army August 13, 1943. He rose to the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged April 26, 1946. Ralph was employed as a business consultant and later worked in the computer field. He moved to Maryland in the mid 1970's, working in automobile sales, eventually becoming the sales training manager at Spencer Toyota in Silver Spring, MD. He retired in 1991. Ralph was an accomplished accordian player, loved good Italian food, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by a daughter Deneine D. Cotillo and her husband Chris, and grandchildren Matthew J. and Hayleigh A. Cotillo, all of Huntingtown, MD.

Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Masciola's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Calvert County Unit, P.O. Box 752, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
May 25, 2011
11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Funeral Service
May 25, 2011
1:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD