Ralph J. "Champ" Maffei, Jr., age 68, of Butler, passed away Tues., Dec, 21, 2021, in Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born in Butler, on Nov. 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Ralph J. Maffei, Sr. and Jean Ann Frangona Mamula.

He retired from AK Steel in 2014 and went on to work as a truck driver for Hunter Trucking. He also flipped houses.

Champ enjoyed doing yard work and being outdoors.

He was a member of All Saints Parish, Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca E. McElroy Maffei, whom he married Sept. 14, 2013; one stepson, Joshua Knox, of Evans City; five sisters and their spouses; and a number of aunts, uncles; nieces and nephews; and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Ave., Butler, on Wed., Dec. 29, from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

A Blessing Service will follow at 6:30 p.m., with the Rev. John Baver officiating.

The family requests memorial donations to All Saints Parish, 128 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001.