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Ralph A. Friello

Ralph A. Friello

  • December 28, 1929 - February 20, 2012
  • Rotterdam, New York
  • Community Hospice
    1411 Union Street
    Schenectady, NY 12308
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1614 Guilderland Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12306
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“Dearest Ralph A.: It is with a very heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I remember our time together at DMNA since I began working there in 1974...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Mrs. Louise A. Johnson (nee Stepnowski) - NY

“Ralph, Though I did not know your Dad personally I do know he raised a very loving family and his legacy lives on in you all. Our thoughts and...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Don Parker - Clifton Park, NY

“ralph(Dad), I have a very heavy heart tonight and so much I could say.I will share that my fondest memory was our Maine vacations!We would...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Mark W Bankowski - Ballston spa, NY

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time. Ralph was a wounderful person and he will be missed dearly. ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Mark & Arlene Bankowski - NY

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this most difficult time. May you remember all the happy times that you had together. We may...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Dave & Debbie Finn - Cheektowaga, NY


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Ralph A. Friello, 82, died peacefully Monday, February 20th, 2012 at home surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Schenectady, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph and Mary (Long) Friello. A staff Sergeant with the New York Guard, Ralph worked for New York State with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs for over 30 years until his retirement in 1984. A former Board President and chairman with the Rotterdam Boys Club, he was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace. Ralph was a recipient of a certificate of appreciation from President Gerald Ford and Governor Hugh Carey, a board member of the selective service and certificate recipient. Ralph loved all the family vacations, especially to Old Orchard Beach, ME. He was predeceased in 2007 by his beloved wife of 49 years Genevieve (D'Alessandris) Friello, whom he married August 3, 1958. Ralph is survived by his children, Linda Marie Beeble (Gary) of Guilderland and Ralph J. Friello (Karen) of Rotterdam Jct., grandchildren, Mark Bankowski (Meghan), Greg Bankowski, Anthony Friello and Ashlynn Friello as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, In-laws and dear friends. A visitation will be held on Thursday evening February 23rd from 6 to 8 pm at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave., Schenectady, NY A memorial mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday February 24, 2012 at 9:30 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 210 Princetown Road, Rotterdam, NY. Interment in St. Cyril's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ralph's memory may be made to Community Hospice, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309.