Ralph A. Cestone, 67, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Smyrna.

Born on November 15, 1958, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph B. and Joan (Lange) Cestone. He was the oldest of three children and grew up in Montclair, New Jersey.

Ralph attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and pursued a varied career that reflected his curiosity and many talents, working in public accounting, computer programming, and teaching.

An avid music fan and collector, Ralph also had a lifelong interest in computers and technology. He had a famous sweet tooth, enjoyed science fiction and action films, cheered on the Phillies with his wife, loved animals and being outdoors, and treasured time spent with family and friends. Ralph never met a stranger. He had a natural connection with animals and children and he could make his wife, Jeanne, laugh like no one else.

Ralph is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne (Ellis) Cestone; his sisters, Dana Cestone (John McCallum) and Andrea Conmy (Matthew); his parents-in-law, Leon and Jeanne Ellis; his siblings-in-law, Cynthia Ellis and Joseph and Rebecca Slavin; and his nieces and nephews, Cydney Conmy, Natalie Slavin, Joseph Slavin, Isaac Orabona, A.J. Slavin, and Cole Orabona.

Memorial services will be held 12 PM Friday October 16 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, with a visitation beginning at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406. https://www.theaftd.org/

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Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.