Ralph J. Folcarelli, 91, of Lansdale, PA formerly of Huntington, Long Island, NY passed away Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. He was born October 5th, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph J. and Mary Theresa (DiTullio) Folcarelli. A graduate of Hatfield High School class of 1947, he also graduated from Kutztown University (BS), Rutgers University (MLS) class of 1958, , and New York University PhD, class of 1972. Ralph was the loving husband of Carol H. (Field) Folcarelli for 67 years. He was a former resident of Grahamsville, NY, Levittown, PA, Huntington, LI, NY and Lansdale, PA.
Ralph was a noteworthy librarian, library science educator, and published author of several professional works. He was Professor Emeritus and former Dean of Academic Affairs and Dean of Palmer School of Library Science at C. W. Post College of Long Island University. He was also a librarian at Mansfield State College (PA), Cold Spring Harbor Schools (NY), and Friends Academy, Locust Valley, LI, NY. In his 'spare time', he was an Master Gardener, faithfully growing a multitude of varieties of tomatoes each year, as well as an 'experienced' lapel button collector, having amassed thousands of buttons of all sizes and subjects. His pleasure was to select one button to wear every day, selecting a button with a topic related to that day. He was a former member of Old First Church (Presbyterian) of Huntington, LI, NY and a member of Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church, Lansdale, PA.
In addition to his wife Carol, he is survived by his son, Guy R. Folcarelli and his wife Terry, of Lindenhurst, NY; his three grandchildren, Jessica DeMartino, Carol Marshall and Christopher Marshall; his two brothers, Richard and his companion Lori, and John and his wife Sandi; his sister Sue Bishop and his sister-in-law Carolyn Folcarelli. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ralph was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Reed Van Epps, and two brothers Anthony and Joseph Folcarelli; and his niece, Delores Folcarelli..
A memorial service will be held at a future date to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com