Obituary of Ralph Matthew Gioseffi

BRIDGEWATER - Ralph Matthew Gioseffi, 42, died on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1977 in Hackensack, NJ to his dear parents Edith and Ralph Gioseffi. Ralph graduated Bergenfield High School, class of 1995. He continued his education at William Paterson University before starting his career at Pearson in Ramsey, NJ as an Audio Engineer.

Ralph’s love of music and photography were the driving forces behind his creative mind! He loved being outdoors biking, hiking, kayaking, visiting the ocean and the mountains. He became alive in nature!

Ralph spent 10 wonderful years with his wife, Justine. They married on June 21, 2014. Ralph’s heart burst with love for her. So much so that it poured over to his other love, Bella (their dog). Ralph loved his family deeply. He was a gentle, humble, kind person who will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Ralph is survived by his beloved wife, Justine, his loving parents, Edith and Ralph Gioseffi, his sisters Michele Valluzzi and Emily Cobb, his respective brothers-in-law Kevin Valluzzi and Chris Cobb, his cherished niece and nephews Kylie Valluzzi, Travis Valluzzi, Tyler Cobb, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Chuck Hilburn.

Arrangements are private under the direction of Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ (908) 725-1887. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Bongiovi staff for their kindness and care in “bringing Ralph home”.

In lieu of flowers, your donations would be greatly appreciated to The You Rock Foundation. The foundation serves as a safe haven for those who have suffered or are currently suffering from anxiety, depression, or mental illness. Using music as a backdrop, You Rock seeks to pull those suffering out of the dark and show them the possibilities of moving forward with life. https://www.yourockfoundation.org/page/donate

“FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”