Mr. Ralph Thomas Ostuni, age 67 of Holder, Florida, died Monday, March 28, 2016 in Holder, FL after a prolonged illness. He had been on dialysis since December and just lost his battle. He was born June 13, 1948 in Bronx, NY, son of Vincent and Jeanne (Seaholm) Ostuni.

He was a US Army veteran dog handler serving during the Vietnam War as an MP with the 212th MP Co 1968-1969. He Handled Baron 9X04.

He worked as a meat department manager for a grocery chain. He grew up in Sayville, New York and moved to Florida in 1976, settling in Holder 30 years ago.

His hobbies included fishing and cooking. Mr. Ostuni was a hard worker with a heart of gold, very kind and loved his family. He was Methodist by Faith.

Mr. Ostuni was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Annett Campbell. Survivors include wife of 30 years, Darlene Ostuni of Holder, FL, son, Glenn Campbell of Ocala, FL, daughter, Shirley (Bobby) Copen of Hernando, FL, brother, Stephen Ostuni of Gulfport, FL, sister, Linda (James) Jarvis of New Bern, NC, 2 granddaughters: Marissa Copen and Amber Copen, grandson, Glenn Campbell, Jr., and a great-grandson, Trenton Copen.

Friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart Transplant Center, ATTN: Dr. Richard Schofield, Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, FL. . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HooperFuneralHome.com.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Beverly Hills Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory.