Pace, Ralph E., of Marshfield, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2015 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Jayne F. (Joyce) Pace. Dear father of David Pace, Janet Pace, and Anthony & Shelley Pace. Ralph is survived by his sister Mary Tenaglia and her husband Nick, 6 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Boston to the late Raffaele and Philomena (Pisido) Pace, Ralph was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and business owner of ADJ Group Sign Co. Ralph was innovative in the sign industry and left a great legacy for his family in the company he started. Ralph was a lifelong member of the Old Colony Sportsman's Association and a former member of the Kiwanis, Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club. Ralph was past President of the Green Harbor Tuna Association, and volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America. Always the first to crack a joke, Ralph was known for his loud, boisterous sense of humor. He was an avid dog lover and will be missed not only by his family but also by his dog Lucy.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street, Rte 139, Marshfield. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 AM at St. Ann by the Sea Church, 591 Ocean Street, Marshfield.

Contributions in Ralph's memory can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate