Raffaele "Ralph" Botti

Raffaele “Ralph” Botti, of Jeannette, peacefully passed on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 78. Ralph was the beloved husband and companion of Corinne “Cookie” (Pecoraro) Botti. He was the loving father of Vincent (Beth Ann) and Anthony Botti. Proud grandfather of Michael, Gianna, Marissa, Isabella, and Vincenzo. Ralph was preceded in passing by his parents, William “Sarge” and Maria (Cerrati) Botti and brother, Joe (surviving wife Lynne) Botti.

Ralph is also survived by his brother-in-law, Joe (Candy) Pecoraro. He was the special uncle of Stacy (Gary), Lori, Michelle (Justin), and Joe (Shelly). He was the great uncle of Haley, Jillian, Lauren, Lexie, and Jackson.

Ralph was a proud Pitt graduate. He worked for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette (formerly the Pittsburgh Press), and later as a bus driver for the Penn Trafford School District. Ralph loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, from 6pm to 8pm, and Thursday, from 2pm to 8pm, at the Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., 201 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, Pa 15148, 412-824-4332. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at Noon at St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Wilmerding. Ralph will be laid to rest at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Monroeville. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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