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Ralph GEIST Obituary

GEIST, Ralph L. Ralph L. Geist, 74, of Avon, beloved husband of Katherine (Glanovsky) Geist, passed away peacefully Saturday, (June 26, 2010). Born February 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Ralph J. and Anna (Zwiener) Geist, he resided in Avon for 45 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran, having served from 1955-1958. Prior to retiring in 2000, Ralph was an Inspector for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft/ UTC at the East Hartford Plant for 20 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children, Stephanie A. Durkin and her husband Daniel of Avon, John D. Geist and his wife Stacy of Mansfield Center and Mark D. Geist of New Haven, five grandchildren, three brothers, Robert Geist of Pittsburgh, PA, Paul Geist and his wife Catherine of Gibsonia, PA, and Arthur Geist and his wife Nancy of Norcross, GA, his two sisters, Ruth Klinvex of Pittsburgh, PA and Carol McFadden and her husband Skip of Pittsburgh, PA, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Stephen (Anna) Glanovsky of Unionville, his brothers-in-law and their wives, Stephen and Barbara Glanovsky of North Carolina, John Paul and Susan Glanovsky of New York, Richard and Mary Glanovsky of Avon, Thomas and Yu-Mei Glanovsky of Farmington, his sister-in-law, MaryAnna Knieriemen and her husband Howard of New Jersey and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Wednesday, June 30 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m. in The Ahern Funeral Home followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, 279 New Britain Road, Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 29, 2010.

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July 1, 2010

Kathy, just found out about this tonight. My friend Mike Hayes is a friend of John's. I am so sorry. Hoping you remember me, Jane ( Forsyth), I lived on Lovely St. and I do have very fond memories of our friendship and that of our daughters, Stephanie and Bethany.
My thougthts are with you. Would love to get together and catch up with each other. In the mean time....take good care. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. We'll talk...... my name is Jane Johnson now and I live in Granby......love, Jane

Charlene Krumm

June 30, 2010

To Ralph's Family: I will always have fond memories.
I worked with Ralph for many years in P&W
Overhaul&Repair second shift. I also know John when he worked at P&W. Ralph shared many family stories and pictures with me.ie..beautiful pictures of his daughters wedding at Avon Old Fams Inn.
I appreciated his sage advise and wit.

Tony Kambic

June 30, 2010

Kathy and family,
My condolences to you and your family in the passing of a gentleman and a humble man. I always enjoyed conversation with him about his life and aviation. I know my two sons will miss him.

Tony

June 29, 2010

Dear Aunt Kathy & Family: We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Ralph passing. Please know your in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless & Take Care.
Love,
Joanne, Joe, Ashley & Sara

Alan and Sherri Munroe

June 29, 2010

Dear Kathy, Al and I were so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. We have many fond memories of him. May God be with you and the family at this sad time. Al and Sherri Munroe.

June 29, 2010

Ralph was so loved by all of us girls in the Program Services dept at Arden Courts. He loved to dance and loved music. We fondly will remember him and maybe now he's finally retired from working. Although he may be trying to help all the angels in heaven. Love Gail, Roberta, Alice, Deb, Yassah and Haley.

June 29, 2010

Kathy & Family,
You remain in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you will find comfort in your happy memories of Ralph, fond recollections of everyday things he did that brought joy and happiness into your lives.
Peter & Paula Brink

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