Obituary of Ralph Chapin

Ralph R. Chapin, 88, of Jensen Beach, FL, died September 27, 2009 at Treasure Coast Hospice, Harper House, Stuart, FL. Born in Akron, OH, he graduated from Garfield High School, Akron. He had lived in Jensen Beach for over 23 years coming from Wadsworth, OH. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy as Chief Machinist Mate aboard the USS Grimes, APA 172. Prior to retiring he was the owner of Admiral Machine Company in Wadsworth from 1951 to 1987, president of Super Mold in Lodi, CA in the 1970's, the president of Stewart Bolling in Cleveland, OH in the 1980's, one of the directors and senior vice-president of Intercole, Inc and past president of the Summit County Machine Group in 1960.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful and devoted wife of 51 years, Helen Juliette Chapin on Feb. 25, 2004. Survivors include a son Robert R. Chapin and his wife Julie of Wadsworth, OH; a daughter, Mary Sanor of Sarasota, FL; a special nephew, William Jackson of Wadsworth; a niece, Susie Alvarez of Miami, FL, also a sister-in-law, Jessie Chapin and family of Akron and cousins Ray Chapin, Marion McCoy and Jack Chapin. Special thanks to John & Lee Baran for their steadfast love and support.

SERVICES: Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on October 2, 2009 at the Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City Chapel with a service at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to their charity of choice in Mr. Chapin's memory. An on line registry is available to sign and leave notes of condolence at www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com .