The two found humor in the same things and shared a strong, brotherly love.

Ostrosky observed a “secret language” between Cirella and Stern, clearly indicating the two were extremely close.

In fact, I came to think of Ralph as family."

Ralph Cirella talking on the radio

When Stern hosted “The Channel 9 Show,” Cirella tackled the special effects.

What led Cirella from puppetry and SFX to styling were his constructive opinions about how Stern looked.

He was, without a doubt, a one-of-a-kind soul."

Ralph Cirella smiling at an event

Lord knows I loved Ralph."

Ralph Cirella smirking