SACO — Raoul “Ralph” R. Fecteau, 83, of Saco, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 at his residence.

He was born in Biddeford on July 29, 1931, a son of Albert and Alma (Collard) Fecteau.

He was educated from Biddeford schools and St. Hyancith’s College in Montreal.

He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Ralph was employed in the tire business for 38 years, owning and operating Coastal Tire in Biddeford for the last 12 years, retiring in 1991. During retirement, Ralph was co-owner of Perron Oil in Biddeford for more than 10 years.

He was a member of the VFW in Biddeford and the Biddeford & Saco Lodge of Elks. Mr. Fecteau was a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Church.

He was an avid bowler, enjoyed dancing on Sundays and traveling. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his wife of 54 years, Germaine (Coulombe) Fecteau, on Nov. 12, 2004; and four brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by: one son, Gary R. Fecteau and his wife Patty of North Waterboro; three daughters, Joyce Girard and her husband Paul of Indianapolis, Indiana, Joanne Fecteau of Old Orchard Beach and Janice Esteves and her husband David of Tampa, Florida; six grandchildren, Melissa, Nick, Ian, Josh, Skylar and Kristin; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle, Shayla, Desmond, Weston, Charlotte, Abbygail and Hayden; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. To sign the guestbook or leave condolences to the family, go to www.cotefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.