Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 27, 2012. Loving husband and riding partner for 14 years of Nancy (Viecelli-Matthews). Doting father of Rachael Myers and husband Robert, and stepson Zachary Matthews and Holly Pedler. Cherished son of Steven and Joan (1994) Dycha and his late father Oscar Travenetti (1958). Treasured son in law of John and Lia Viecelli. Brother of Vickie Pocock (Michael), Karol Dycha (Dolores), and Stephen Dycha (Teresa). Brother in law of Linda Pataky (Mike). Survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Ralph will be greatly missed by many loyal friends who he worked, rode, and laughed with. Not to mention HarleyCat. A special thank you for the compassionate care provided by the doctors and nurses on 4 West at Windsor Regional, Met. Campus. If you so desire, donations to the Windsor-Essex Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Memorial visiting on Sunday 7-9 Monday from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. On Tuesday friends are invited to meet after 10:30 am at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841 for a funeral service celebrating Ralph's life at 11:30 am.