Ralph Francis Coleman, 81, of Suffolk, VA passed away October 20, 2012. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts the son of the late James A. and Alice W. Coleman. He was predeceased by his wife, Avonne L. Coleman. Ralph was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He later went on to work and retire after 30 years as an engineer from Worthington Compressors.

Ralph is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Gayle Coleman of Chesapeake, VA, Stephen and Lisa Coleman of Hamburg, NY; grandchildren, Jason, Heather, and Jordan Coleman; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna and Craig Rivard of North Adams, MA; nephews, Marc, Matthew, and Jonathan.

Graveside services will be held in North Adams, Massachusetts at a later date. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.