Ralph A. Zaccariello, age 72, of North Riverside. Devoted son of the late Ralph and Vivian Zaccariello. Fond brother of the late Joseph (Toshiko) Zaccariello. Dear Uncle of Michael (Alexis) Zaccariello, Daniel (Hagit Barkai) Zaccariello and James (Kate) Zaccariello.  Founder and Presider of the September 11, 2001 Patriots Day Service of Remembrance for the Village of North Riverside for over 10 years. A mentor to several hundred firefighters in the Chicago area as one of the leaders of the Stone Park Fire Academy.  Retired 9-1-1 Emergency Operator for the Village of LaGrange Park and the Village of North Riverside.  Former trusted baseball coach for the CYO of Oak Park/Galewood neighborhoods, intense football coach for the "Little Huskies" football teams of Oak Park/River Forest, a respected referee and umpire for numerous youth and high school sports. Ralph leaves behind numerous friends that Ralph has helped, assisted or supported during many years of personal and dedicated friendships. Ralph was the true meaning of Duty-Honor-Pride-Tradition in the fire service and believed that all Americans should "Always Remember" and "Never Forget" the sacrifices of the many police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel that have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their communities. In keeping with Ralph's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial for Ralph is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. Memorial Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 105 Herrick Road, Riverside. A reception will follow at Cafe DeLuca, 7427 Madison Street, Forest Park to celebrate and remember Ralph's life, friendship and accomplishments. Arrangements entrusted with Reverence and Honor to The Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, Director. Info at (708) F-U-N-E-R-A-L