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Many years have separated us since football days at Carthage Central. Never forgot you and many others. Great smile...happy face.
Tom Medwick
March 03, 2018 | Dublin, CA
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Carthage, New York
May 3, 1943 – Jan 18, 2018
Ralph A. Rivers,74, of 510 Fulton St., Carthage, died Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018 at his home in Carthage, surrounded by his family.
Ralph was born on May 3, 1943 in Carthage, the son of the late Ralph L. and Eleanor (Gibeau) Rivers. He was a graduate of Carthage Central High School in 1962. Following school, he worked at Climax MFG in Castorland. He was employed by the NYARNG on Fort Drum, retiring after 31 years of service as an armament supervisor. A marriage to the former Sandra Moore ended in divorce. He married the former Evelyn S. Spormann on May 11, 1991 at Brantingham.
Ralph was a member and former Commander of the American Legion Post # 789 of Carthage, member and former “Elk of the Year” of the BPOE Lodge # 1762 in Carthage, longtime member of the Carthage Vol. Fire Dept. and the “Nighthawks” Drill Team. During the Blizzard of 77, he was very committed to helping and delivering food, medicine and supplies on snowmobiles. He also was a former member of Carlowden Country Club in Denmark where he and his wife Evelyn operated the clubhouse for 4 years. He served on the school board of Augustinian Academy when his children attended. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed golfing, hunting and bowling and was a 700 Club member.
He is survived by his wife: Evelyn S. Rivers of Carthage, two daughters and their husbands: Deborah and Gary Guyette of Myrtle Beach, SC and Christine and Michael McLane of Carthage, three grandchildren; Geoffrey and Camrin Guyette and Megan Brotherton; two step grandsons, Jordan and Remington McLane and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his three sisters, Helen Millnitz, Carol Cross and Marlene Rivers.
Per his wishes there will be no services. Arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home in Carthage.
To leave an online condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.
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Many years have separated us since football days at Carthage Central. Never forgot you and many others. Great smile...happy face.
Tom Medwick
March 03, 2018 | Dublin, CA
Sorry to hear about Sonny. Our prayers to family and friends.
Kevin and Kathy Homan
January 25, 2018 | Edgewater, FL
Evie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love to you and your family!!
Camilla Moore
January 25, 2018 | Cohutta, GA
Sonny was a terrific man.. brought up by awesome parents.. our family will definitely miss him.. Thoughts and prayers to the entire families...
Kim Homan-Noble
January 24, 2018 | Thomson, GA
Chris sorry to hear about your dad passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Rivers
January 22, 2018 | Harrisville, NY
Ralph will be missed. He was a good man and friend. Prayers are with his family.
Jeff Fox
January 22, 2018 | Carthage, NY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS - R.I.P. RALPH !!
JAMES ZEHR
January 22, 2018 | WATERTOWN, NY
So sorry for your loss Evie. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. Cherish your memories.
Jim and Dee Marolf
January 21, 2018 | Beaver Falls, NY
So sorry for your family's loss. Ralph served many years in the Guard with Leon.
Judy Barlow
January 21, 2018 | Carthage, NY