Ralph Grillo, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025, in West Columbia, SC.

He was born July 26, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Ralph and Eleanor Grillo. Mr Grillo is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Grillo; sons, Ralph (Tina) Grillo, Richard (Jayne) Grillo, and Robert ( Mary) Grillo; sister Noreen (Fred) Benda; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Ralph worked 35 years for Fruehauf Trailer Corp. and retired from LaPorte Community School Corp. in 2002. He was a US Army veteran. He will be missed by all who knew him.

At the family’s request, there will be no services held.