Ralph E. Boyce, 73, C.F.D, Retired Lt. Engine Co. #57, suddenly, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, nee Joyce; dear friend and companion of Nora Doherty; dear brother of Frances (late Ray) McPartlin; devoted father of Kimberly (Pat) Boyce-Hagerty, Madeline Parisi, John (Kathleen) Boyce, Julie Boyce, Laurie (William) Boyce-Steinhauser, Tim (Kathy) Boyce, Katie (Jeff) Boyce-Groves and Brian Boyce; proud and doting grandfather and challenging coach of Kelly, Patrick, Mary Beth, Kathleen, John, Mark, Kyle, Matthew, Maureen, Mitchell, Luke, the late Beth and the late Maggie; devoted son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Boyce; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Longtime basketball coach of St. Juliana’s basketball teams and the Northwest Hustlers. Ralph was everyone’s best friend. He was forever loyal to those who travelled life with him, from the Westside; St. Pat’s High School, the C.F.D, McNulty Bros. Contracting, St. Juliana’s and Punta Gorda, FL. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home6150 N. Cicero Ave. to St. Juliana Church, Oketo & Touhy Ave., Chicago for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maggie’s Fund for Children in Need, c/o Bethany for Children & Families 1830 6th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com
