Obituary of Ralph "R.J." Starace

STARACE, Ralph “R.J” Age 26 of Elmira; he lost his life with addiction on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. R.J. had a tremendous love for his family, art, nature, and fishing. He will always be remembered for his contagious smile and goofy laugh. R.J. was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Marcean “Mac” (Sandra) Mosher; his sister, Tammi Lynn Mosher; and his step-nephew, Jordan Predmore. He is survived by his mother Tina (Cory Predmore) Starace; maternal grandmother Helen Mosher of FL; brothers Timothy (Mallory) Starace of Painted Post and Brian (Alyssa Dean) Starace of Horseheads; stepbrother Wessely (Krysti Henry) Predmore of Elmira; stepsister Sondra (Stevie Felker) Predmore of Millport; nephew Marcean “Little Mac” Starace; step nephew Jason Predmore; and step nieces Lilianna Wilcox & Taylor Henry-Predmore. In lieu of flowers, those wishing are asked to make a donation to local resources for addiction and rehabilitation in R. J.’s name. Please contact the family for information regarding funeral services and dish to pass repass. Please, if you or a loved one is suffering an addiction, honor R.J. by seeking help and treatment! No parent should lose one child, much less two children to the disease of addiction. Honor R.J. and help those suffering, even yourself, to get clean and get the help they or you need.