Ralph Thomas Rotondo Jr. age 69, beloved husband of Mary McDonnell Rotondo passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning April 6, 2009. Born October 29, 1939 in Bridgeport he is the son of Borghild Rotondo and the late Ralph Thomas Rotondo Sr. Following his graduation from Bullard Havens Tech where he mastered his trade as an electrician he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served his country and retired a Masterchief including over 25 years serving in the reserves. He was employed by S.N.E.T. for 32 years. Ralph enthusiastically has volunteered his time and talents in his hometown of Shelton through Biddy Basketball, flag football, the land preservation committee and most notably his years of dedication to the Shelton Little League. For over thirty years he graciously and with joy gave his time and service as president, coach, advocate, and mentor to the youth of Shelton. Ralph enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, UConn basketball, his annual boar hunting trip and always had a project in the works. But by far his greatest passion was his love and dedication to his wife and family. Nothing made him happier than time spent with his family especially his eleven grandchildren that he was Papa to. He will be remembered warmly for his selfless generosity to all he knew and his love and adoration for his family. In addition to his wife  of 48 years and his mother, he is survived by four loving sons James Rotondo and his wife Cheryl of Huntington, Ralph Thomas Rotondo III of Huntington , Christopher Rotondo and his wife Toni of Redding, Robert Rotondo and his wife Stephanie of Fairfield, grandchildren, James, Michael, T.J., and Hailey Rotondo of Huntington, Christopher Jr., Molly and Cooper Rotondo of Redding, Jackson, Jenna, Robert Jr. and Nicholas Rotondo of Fairfield,  sister Pamela Rotondo of Monroe, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00am directly in St. Patrick Church, Bridgeport for the Liturgy of the Word. Interment with full military honors will follow in Lawn Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8pm in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Those who wish may make a contribution in his memory to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com