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Walter Ramsay Obituary

Rock Hill - Walter James Ramsay, Jr. was sent home on Monday, October 22, 2007 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was 21 years old. The son of Walter Ramsay, Sr. and Carolyn Kerber Ramsay, he was born May 6, 1986 in Harris. Walter was a current student at Orange County Community College and was employed by The Center for Discovery in Harris where all the staff and students loved him. Walter was a graduate of Lincoln Tech in New Jersey; and was also a graduate of Sullivan County Drug Court, which he credited for a turn around in his life. He has touched the hearts of many, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He is survived by: his parents, Walter & Carolyn Ramsay of Wanaksink Lake; three sisters: Rosemarie Ramsay and son, Brenden Hooks of Woodridge, Karen Crawford & her husband Steven of Port Charlotte, Fla., Denise Coffey & her husband Charlie of Port Charlotte, Fla., and their children: Alicia & Brandon; his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Kerber, of South Hampton, N.J. and Wanaksink Lake; uncles: Mike Kerber & his wife Ruth of Arcadia, Calif., Carl Kerber & his wife Ruth of Rock Hill, and their children: David and Jennifer (Eric) Droukas; aunts: Chris Kerber of East Rutherford, N.J. and her daughter, Athena Rivera, Judy Levine & her husband Ed of Harris, and their children: Jessica, Vanessa & Jack Konefal, and Ashley, Adam, Alex and Aaron Levine. He also leaves behind many lifelong friends. His paternal grandmother Rosalie B. Ramsay predeceased Walter. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 25 from 5-8 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 26th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro with Fr. Peter Madori officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Monticello. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Center for Discovery, P.O. Box 840, Harris, NY 12742. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com 845-794-4141

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Oct. 25, 2007.

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Debbie Alindogan

November 14, 2007

I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to your family. I just found out about Walter's passing last evening. He was a memeber of my Speech Communication class this semester at OCCC. He will be missed by all of us who knew him.

Tressa Evans

November 9, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss! I just wanted to tell you guys that you are all in my prays! I also lost my mom around the same time and i know what you guys are going threw! Please pray for me and my familyand i will pray for yours! And our loses will be in our hearts! Take care of yourself!

Halley Hiatt

October 30, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known and liked Walter since we were little kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Ada Ramirez

October 29, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family. God takes care of all his children.

Andrea Catalano

October 27, 2007

My dad just called to tell me about young Walter's passing. I am so very sorry and want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrea Jackson Catalano

Beth Kehoe

October 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bonnie and Danial Smith

October 26, 2007

Dear Rose, Mother and Father,
Danial and I were so sad to hear of
Walter's passing. Our prayers and Love go to you all. Rose, I always
remember you. And know you will do
good things in your life.
Bonnie and Danial Smith
Mongaup Valley, NY
(Boces)

Janie & Dennis Zieres

October 26, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We are so sorry for your loss.

Joyce Gray

October 26, 2007

Walter, Carolyn, Rose and family,
I'll never be able to explain what I'm thinking or how I feel at this time. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all every second. I'll always cherish mine and Walters memories that we had growing up together, and the memories our families had over the years. Walter will always be my oldest and dearest friend, and I know he's up there in Heaven smiling at us all. "Death is only passing through God's other door."
I love and miss you all.

SHannon myers

October 26, 2007

Dear Rose and Brendan,Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. All our love and prayers, Shannon, Brianna and Sabrina.

The Taska Family

October 26, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Philip and Victoria Lesh

October 25, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jen Petersen

October 25, 2007

I worked at the Center as a speech intern this past summer and met Walter while I was there. He was a really sweet guy who I'm sure will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

irene calicchio

October 25, 2007

On behalf of myself, Marc and Lisa, we would like to express our sorrow over your loss.
Sincerely,
Irene, Marc and Lisa Calicchio

LUZ SUMNER

October 25, 2007

DEAR WALTER FAMILY
SORRY FOR THE LOSS MY PRAYER ARE WITH ALL IN YOUR TIME OF NEEDS
GOD BLESS

Sharon & Jim DeWinter

October 25, 2007

Dear Carolyn, Walter and family

During your time of sorrow, our
hearts and prayers are with you.

God Bless,

Terri & Tim Colaianni

October 25, 2007

Dear Walt, Carolyn and girls,
We had the priviledge of seeing walter this summer for the first time since he was a small boy. It was a true pleasure to see him again and to see that he had grown into a wonderful charming young man with a smile that lite up the whole room. What a horrible tragedy to have lost him. You are all in our prayers.
Tim and Terri Colaianni

Gwendolyn Hooks-Obie

October 25, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Charity Cabrera(Bellarosa)

October 25, 2007

Carolyn, Walt and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.My prayer's are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dawn Smith

October 25, 2007

We wish to send our condolence's to the whole family at the time of your loss. Our prayer's are with you. Richard&Dawn Smith

CHYRISE TAYLOR

October 25, 2007

Dear Carolyn, Walt and Rose,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please know that you have my deepest condolences.

Shannon Keesler

October 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Walter's friends and family.

Walter, you were a great person that will be greatly missed by everyone and anyone who knew you! I will never forget you!

Tina Gray

October 25, 2007

Our very deepest sympathy to this very special family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers always. Our family memories are forever in my heart. We will miss you Walter so very much.

Alice edelman

October 25, 2007

there are no words to describe how
sad we feel for all the family.
Paul, Alice and Jr. Edelman
and all the staff at the Old
Homestead Restaurant

Lee Karasik

October 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ramsay family during this difficult time.

Walter you will be missed by many people who's lives you've touched in one way or another. Rest in peace my friend.

Tara Pipia

October 25, 2007

I just wanted to say that Walter was a wonderful person. He was a student in my weight training class the first half of the fall semester. He always had a smile on his face and his eyes shined with joy and energy for life. He really stood out. He always had me laughing and I think everyone looked forward to seeing him every Tuesday night. I will miss him dearly. Although I only knew him for a short time, I believe he was in my life for a reason. There was something special about Walter.
You are all in my thoughts. Sincerely,
Tara M. Pipia

Colleen Corwin (McCafferty)

October 25, 2007

I was Walter's English teacher when he was in 6th grade. He's one of the kids I will always remember for his smile, his freckles and that sparkle in his eyes.

Patti and Fred Knack

October 25, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Donna Sadler

October 25, 2007

Carolyn Walt and all of the family,
My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. He was a great young man. May your faith in God help you thru this time. Hugs and Love to you all,

Kelly O'Brien

October 25, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jaimie Hackett

October 25, 2007

Rest In Peace Walter...you will be missed by many. Your family and our friends are in my prayers.

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