FAIA, Ralph E. of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 15, 2025 in the Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 91 years old.  Born in Revere, Ralph lived in Everett for most of his life.  He was a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Engineering.  Ralph enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served honorably during the Korean Conflict.  He was founding owner in 1969 of Thermo-Craft Engineering which specialized in aerospace components.

Ralph was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Tartarini) Faia; the beloved husband of the late Marilyn V. (Dunbrack) Faia for over 58 years prior to her passing; the dear and devoted father of Ralph E. Faia, Jr. and his wife, Daniela of Everett, Robert Faia and his wife, Maria of Middleton, Stephen Faia of Everett, Charlene Carbone and her husband, Angelo of Everett and Daniel Faia and his wife, Dawn of Ohio; the dear brother of the late Michael Faia and his wife, Kathy, Mildred Allen and her husband, Daniel and Robert Faia and his surviving wife, Laurie.  Ralph is also survived by 15 loving grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ralph's visiting hours Sunday, Dec. 21 form 3 p.m.-7 p.m.  His funeral will be from the funeral home Monday at 10 a.m. with his funeral Mass to follow in  the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett at 11 a.m.  Burial with U.S. Navy Military Honors at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Parking with attendants on duty.