Ralph Briggs' Obituary
Ralph L. Briggs, age 90, of Dravosburg, passed away on December 20, 2020.
Ralph is survived by his children, Ralph W. (LuAnn) Briggs, Robert P. (Diane) Briggs and Melissa L. Briggs; step-children, Wayne (Cheri Timko) Gillo and Daniel W. (Pamela) Gillo; grandchildren, Bethany, Kaitlyn, Kylie, Cori, Casi, Cristy, Cullen, Caelan, Catrin, Kendra, Leann, Maura, Jessica, Joseph, great-grandson Jackson and sister, Nancy Willard; as well as many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 26 years, Joyce Lynn Briggs; parents, Ralph and Freda Briggs; siblings, Shirley Briggs-Downey and Ronald Briggs.
Ralph was born in Huntingdon, Pa but lived most of his life in the Pittsburgh area. He graduated from Elizabeth High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. A Machinist by trade, Ralph was a member of the Local 95 of the International Order of Operating Engineers and American Legion Post 380 in Dravosburg.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bridges Hospice at www.bridgeshospice.org/donate
Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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