Ralph Purificato : born November 13, 1950
Entered eternal rest February 10, 2024
Educated in Troy NY at St Peter’s Catholic Elementary School, and Troy High School. He was an alumnus of Hudson Valley Community College, where he earned and associate degree in business.
Ralph worked for Montgomery Wards , Menards, N.Y. until it closed. He then drove School buses for Troy School District, followed by Wildwood Transportation, as a driver , transporting special needs adults to and from day programs. Ralph maintained a second job as a residential counselor for Rensselaer County ARC
For many years Ralph volunteered as a coach for Troy Central Little League.
Ralph is survived by his beloved wife, Lynne, his children, Jennifer Ann Kiehle, Jason Purificato, Jennifer Lynne ( Jeffrey) Carrozza and Richard David Roberts, his future daughter in law , Candie Mirra , who he loved like his own daughter, his grandsons Jack Kiehle, Michael Roll, Tyler, Kody, Stephen and Caiden Wrobel, his granddaughters Molly Kiehle, Ella and Olivia Roberts ,and his great granddaughter Khloe Madison Wrobel, and his brother, Anthony (Jackie) Purificato. Ralph is predeceased by his parents Bernice and Anthony Purificato, his sister, Judith Ann Remillard, and his daughter Fawn Kristi Cushman
Paula
February 14, 2024, 9:43 pm
Ralph, may you be at Peace. I will miss you my card games and Monday nights. ♥️. I will be around for Lynn so don’t worry my friend. Until we meet again.♥️
Kathy Broderick
February 14, 2024, 10:23 pm
Rich, Jenn and Lynne
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers. Remember all the happy memories. They help get through this difficult time.
Wilda Golden
February 14, 2024, 11:14 pm
Ralph, you will be missed; especially with your smile and funny antics. Thank you for being my friend and sharing fun times. Rest in peace, Lynne will have our love and support.
Amy Huntington
February 14, 2024, 11:50 pm
Lynne,
I’m so sorry to hear this news. We had many fun years at camp where Ralph made us laugh. I’m thankful we were able to have those times together. We send our condolences to you all.
Love you Lynne
Amy
Thomas Adams
February 14, 2024, 11:56 pm
God rest your soul Ralph. Eileen and my thoughts and prayers are with Lynne and all family and friends.
Tom & Eileen Adams.
Anna
February 15, 2024, 3:26 am
May Your angel wings take you quickly to heaven my friend. Be my guardian angel and help me win a hand or two at Poker once in a while. Rest easy buddy❤️
Melanie Manion
February 15, 2024, 3:53 am
RIH Ralph, you will forever be missed.. love you my friend. 💔💔🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Rich Roberts
February 15, 2024, 1:18 pm
Man I never saw myself writing in this to you Dad! You are sorely missed and loved more then you knew! Life won’t ever be the same without you! The solace I find is that you taught us all how to love unconditionally and taught us how to be a tight family. Dad for every lesson you taught, every word of wisdom or even words of you know better, for every hug, but most of all for loving my mom so much and always treating us as your own. You are the definition of a great man and I will spend my life trying to imitate that. I love you forever Dad! Love your son
Jane G Deel
February 15, 2024, 4:08 pm
Lynn, Ralph has gone before you to prepare a place in heaven,for you to be together again, when the time is right. I can see that you are surrounded by loving friends and family,rightly so. Remember that you are well loved and have many that you can turn to when feeling alone, including me. 🙏🙏🙏
Carolyn Mcgaughan
February 15, 2024, 6:50 pm
Dear Lynn and family 🙏 God bless you all may the Lord continue to hold you and protect you all my family will always remember your love and support for us when my husband went home to be with the Lord Love ❤️ always
Barb Moody
February 16, 2024, 1:26 pm
Ralph, your smile and kind heart will be missed my friend. Lynne you know that I am only a call away. My love and prayers are with you and your family 🙏❤️🙏.
Marion Evans
February 16, 2024, 1:59 pm
Lynne, so sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed by so many. Love and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time . Praying God will give you peace and grace, we are all hear for you ..
Gladys Jackson
February 17, 2024, 12:07 am
Lynne, I’m very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and all your family. Love you, Gladys Jackson.