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Ralph DEGENHART Obituary

DEGENHART - Ralph V. October 1, 2014, former City of Buffalo Police Commissioner, beloved husband of the late C. June (Shoecraft) Degenhart; dear father of James J. (Virginia "Ginger") Degenhart; grandfather of five; great-grandfather of one; brother of Alice (late Andrew) Szanyi, Mildred (late Raymond) Orrange, William (Madlyn) Degenhart and the late Florence (Frank "Fritz") Styka; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Sunday 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM in St. Michael's Church, 651 Washington St., Buffalo.
Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2014.

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Michael Kelly

August 19, 2017

To Jim,
When we were at St Joe's and Canisius College together a few decades, well, 5 or 6, back, I met your mom and dad several times and always thought they were such nice people. It's funny how I don't remember any specifics, I just associate a really good feeling about them. I can't think of a better thing to be remembered by. Bless them. Best to you and Ginger from Michael and Marcia Kelly. Orinda CA.

Bradley Towart

October 24, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I met your dad when I was about 11 or 12 years old. My step-father Bill "The Bull" Horosh invited him over for dinner. He was commissioner at the time and my step-father was a Buffalo Police Officer. Your dad was a gentleman in every sense of the word. My prayers are with you. May in Rest In Peace.

Heather Bell/Hammerl

October 9, 2014

Jim, Ginger and Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad! My thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficult time! I have such fond memories of your family and think often about all of you! Take care of each other! Love to you all!

Edwin Degenhart

October 6, 2014

Thank you unclr Ralph for your dedicated life long service to the city of Buffalo. Our sympathy and sincere condolences to the family. Ralph is in heaven shining his light over all of us now.

Barbara (Bell) Smith

October 5, 2014

Jim..... So sorry for your loss! I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. ??

Michelle Szymanski

October 5, 2014

Mr. Degenhart

I am so very sorry to hear about your lose but I no you are in a better place with my dad. You were a great friend to have on Ullman St. You will be very missed but I no you and my dad will now be in heaven talking about when you both worked for the police department together like you were doing outside of are house. R.I.P. Mr. Degenhart

John Pollard

October 5, 2014

Dear Jim, Ginger, and other family members, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I send my heartfelt condolences from Brazil.

Carl Bartkowiak

October 4, 2014

Ralph was an outstanding Buffalo Police Officer.

Mary Szanyi-Coffey

October 4, 2014

Aunt Alice and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 3, 2014

Alice and Mildred and family. My deepest sympathy. He will be missed here.

Jerry&Jane Chilson

October 3, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

June Delo-Connors

October 3, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God bless your family now & forever From the Delo Family (Dorothy & Wallace) June Delo-Connors

James Ziolkowski

October 3, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to Mr. Ralph Degenhart and his family.

Roberta "Bobbie" Stewart

October 3, 2014

To the Degenhart Family, my sympathy and prayers for peace. Alice and Mill - you and all the club cousins are in my heart. Love, Bobbie Stewart

Bill Prenevau

October 3, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Degenhart family on Ralph's passing. He was the consumate professional, good friend and genuinely nice guy. A pleasure to work and be with. He will missed....Bill

James Jackson

October 3, 2014

Dear Jim,
Tha Commissioner was a great person to work with, very fair and knowledgeable. Your Dad was also a good person to know, friendly and kind. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Sis Jackson

October 3, 2014

Goodbye Ralph. We had a long voyage together.

Love, Your sister Alice

October 3, 2014

So sorry Jim and Ginger. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Giambra

October 3, 2014

Degenhart Family, May knowing you are in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow. With Sympathy, Ruth Hawthorne, Pres. Riverside High School Alumni Association

Ronald Fino

October 3, 2014

Ralph was a good man and police officer and will be missed.

October 3, 2014

Jim & Ginger Sorry to hear this news, we
are all Riverside Kids.
Love to all Jan Warrington& Family

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