Saratoga Springs, NY – Ralph Grotto passed away early Wednesday morning at Albany Medical Center after a battle with Cancer, with his son by his side.

Born in Manhattan, on December 23, 1958, originally from Lindenhurst Long Island, Ralph and his family moved to Saratoga Springs when he was 10 years old.

Ralph enjoyed playing electric guitar and played in many local venues throughout the 80's.  He also loved fishing, old cars and model trains.

He is predeceased by both parents, Ralph Lewis Grotto and Helen Hurley Grotto.

Survivors include his Son, Ralph W. Grotto, of Saratoga Springs; his siblings, James (Elena), Bernadette (Asa); and several nieces and nephews.

Ralph will be buried with his parents in a ceremony on Tuesday Sept. 4 at 10:00am in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. Arrangements are under the direction of Burke/Bussing Funeral Homes.

The family is requesting there be no flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.