Ralph P. Varano

Ralph P. Varano of Harrison, NJ entered into eternal rest peacefully at Clara Maass Medical Center on Saturday August 12, 2023. He was 76 years old.

A funeral Service will be held at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison NJ 07029, on Friday August 18th during viewing hours, at 4:30pm.  Friends and relatives may visit from 1pm to 5pm. His final disposition will be private.

If you would like to send a condolence message to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.

Ralph is survived by his loving companion, Joanne Santamassino,  beloved sons, Ralph, Vincent and Christian, siblings Patrick, (Anna), Maryanne Kuczynski (Jo Jo), Debra Varano and Donna Van Buskirk (Everett) and beloved “Pop Pop” to Vincent, Dominic and Sophia Varano and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is also survived by his beloved Goddaughters, Maggie Kuczynski and Nicole Renzulli and close friends and former co-workers, Darren Raefski and Jimmy McDonough.  He was predeceased by his parents, Pasquale and Madeline Varano and his brother Robert.

Born in Newark, he was a lifelong resident of Harrison.  He served his Country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army.  He was a Sergeant with the Harrison Police Department for many years.   He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of the funeral home to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Ralph.

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