Monsignor James Ralph Kolp Obituary
In loving memory of Monsignor James Ralph Kolp (Canton, Ohio), who departed this world on February 6, 2025 at the age of 99. Monsignor James Ralph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merton Kolp and Anna Kolp; and his sisters, Mary Jo Savage and Kathleen Kolp (Joseph W. Kolp). He is survived by: his nieces, Jane Stone (John), Carol Savage and Tricia Kolp; his nephew Peter Kolp (Paula); his friends, Bishop Neal Buckon and Ellen Altieri; and also Donald Feicht. He is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews, and several great-great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, February 13th 2025 from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM at the St. Mary's Parish of Massillon (206 Cherry Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646). A prayer was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the St. Mary Church (206 Cherry Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646). A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the St. Mary's Parish of Massillon (206 Cherry Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646). A reception was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the St. Barbara Church (2813 Lincoln Way W, Massillon, OH 44647). A burial was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery (726 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702).
February 11, 2025
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