UTICA: Ralph A. Zammiello,73, passed away peacefully at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, on Friday, April 18, 2014 surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends at his side. Born in Utica, N.Y. on September 16, 1940, Ralph was the son of the late Andrew and Lucy (Cricentti) Zammiello. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of Proctor High School and continued his education by attending Long Beach College in California. An early interest in antiques grew into his lifelong occupation as an antiques dealer, and he owned and operated Antiques Plus for more than 30 years. Ralph also worked with his two cherished lifelong friends, Roland S. Randall and Father Steven A. Scarcia, to develop and operate Portobello Inn in Herkimer. Ralph's love of travel took him to a number of countries, where he savored various cuisines. He was a natural in the kitchen, most especially cooking the food of his Italian "Calabrian" heritage. Kind and generous, Ralph was devoted to his family and friends. His faith was deep and strong, seeing him through many difficult times and he found much fulfillment by regularly attending Mass at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Little Falls. He is survived by his brother, Carmen J. Zammiello and his wife Janice of Clark Mills; a sister-in-law, Alfrida Zammiello and her family and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his cherished friends Roland Randall and Father Steven Scarcia and so many other dear friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Anthony C. and Andrew R. Zammiello. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of donations, may be made to the Steven Swan Humane Society or to a charity of one's choice; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, NY (Town of Frankfort) 315-894-8000 on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 from 4-7p.m. Ralph's Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 at 10:00a.m. with the Mass of the Resurrection at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Albany Street, Little Falls, NY with the Rev. Dr. Steven A. Scarcia, Rector, Officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Directors. To add to Ralph's online condolences, please visit www.eneafamily.com.