Ralph J. Latella, 77, formerly of East Haven, died April 8, 2011 at the West Haven Veteran Medical Center. Ralph was born in West Haven, Oct. 24, 1933, the son of the late Ralph and Frances Corniello Latella and was a postal employee for the US Postal Service and had served in the US Army. The family would like to thank Fr. Cosmas Archibong, Drs. Amy Schwartz & Maddalena DeRosa and the nurses and aides on T3W for all their loving care and concern. Ralph is survived by a son, James Latella of Guilford, a sister, Dolores (Joseph) Vizziello of Hamden and three nieces. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Sacrament Church, Monday at 11 o'clock followed by interment in Centerville Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. The Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.