Ralph R. "Jack" Warren, Jr.

Ralph R. ”Jack" Warren, Jr., passed away at his home in Florida surrounded by family after a two-and-one-half-year battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra Blair Warren, who was his high school sweetheart.  He is also survived by his son, Jacob Redman Warren and his wife, Amanda Giovannis Warren; brother, Steven and his wife, Joy; sister, Suzanne and her wife, Beverly; he was predeceased by his sister, Torrie, and parents, Ralph R. Warren and Geraldine Abshire Warren. He is also survived by brothers- and sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews, and other dear family members.

 

Jack graduated in 1974 from Dundalk Senior High School, where he excelled at various sports including lacrosse, soccer, and track. He played lacrosse at Towson State College (now University) in 1974-75 and the U.S. Lacrosse team in 1979. Jack enjoyed his time of playing and loved watching sports as well.

 

Jack was a District Sales Manager for the Baltimore Sunpapers and became a Journeyman Electrical Lineman at Bethlehem Steel Corporation, where he gained an interest in the electrical trades. He then became an Electronic Technician and Certified Test Engineer.  He showed great determination and perseverance in completing 8 years of night school at The Johns Hopkins University G.W.C Whiting School of Engineering while working full-time to achieve his Electrical Engineering degree in 1993. He progressed in the field to achieve registration as a Professional Engineer.  With over 40 years experience in Electrical Engineering, Jack worked for the past 15+ years as an Associate at Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP, a top engineering firm located in Fells Point, Maryland. While there, Jack provided senior electrical design leadership and project management.

 

Jack was a lifelong learner, he enjoyed reading and watching all genres of movies. He also thoroughly enjoyed eating all types of food, exploring various restaurants, and cooking from recipes he discovered.  Above all though, Jack was a true family man.  He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend to all.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the McComas Celebration of Life Center in Jarrettsville, Maryland.