Brisson, Deacon Ralph S.                                          

Pinconning, Michigan

On Thursday June 24, 2010 God’s angels reached out to Ralph and said come with me taking him on his trip of a lifetime. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 28, 1947 to Raymond L. & Lucy (Mercier) Brisson. He married Sharman Catanzano on July 24, 1971 in Reading, Massachusetts, she survives him. Ralph worked for the Boys Scouts of American in MA & NJ, attended Salem State University, Salem, MA, and Creighton University, Omaha, NE receiving his Masters Degree in Theology. He was ordained as a Deacon on June 2, 1984 in Metuchin Diocese of New Jersey. During his time as a Deacon he served at Christ the King, Manville, NJ, St James, Omaha, NE, St. Patrick’s of Elkhorn, NE, St. Paul & Peter of Saginaw and St. Michaels, Pinconning from 2006. Ralph was a member of the Pinconning K of C and the Men’s Club.

 Surviving besides wife of 38 years are their children John-Paul Brisson and  his fiancée Kayla Walterman of NE, Marni & Chris Tierno of PA, Cheri & Joe Salazar of MI, Audri & Jeff Perron of MA; Pepe`re`’s angels of God Joey, Rosalie, Liana and the blessed one due in September; his mother Lucy Brisson of NH: 2 brother Russell & Charlotte Brisson of GA and Rock & Mary Brisson of NH: 2 sisters Yvonne & Michael Lucy of MA and Roslyn & Billy Popielski of VA.; 4 nieces and 9 nephews. He was predeceased by his father Raymond Leo Brisson Sr. and a brother Raymond L. Brisson Jr.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday June 29, 2010 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. The Most Rev. Joseph R Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, will concelebrate with Rev Fr Joseph K. Miller, Rev Fr. Richard E. Jozwiak and Rev Fr. Robert J. DeLand. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Visitation will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Church beginning at 2 pm on Monday until  8 pm on Monday June 28, 2010 a Vigil Liturgy will be led by members of the St. Michael’s Parish and followed by a K of C Bible Presentation. There will be opportunity for visitation on Tuesday from 10 am until time of services.  Those planning and expression of sympathy are asked to consider the St. Michael’s Endowment Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home and condolences maybe sent to www.leeramsayrivertownfh.com.

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