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Ralph Lemme Obituary

Lemme, Ralph J. ALBANY Ralph J. Lemme, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Born to Dominick and Chiarina Lemme on October 26, 1923, and a lifelong resident of Albany, he was well known for his many years operating Lemme's Star Super Market. Ralph was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed going to his camp on Schroon River and walking his dog, Rosie. However, his greatest joy was his family. Ralph and his wife, Anne never missed a wedding, birthday, graduation or little league ballgame of any of their children or grandchildren. Ralph had a contagious personality, a non-stop smile and a selfless way of putting everyone before himself. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Anne (Scepi) Lemme; his children, Christine (Dave) Battaglia, Sharon (Joe) Masciocco, Ralph (Joan) Lemme and Nick (Lucy) Lemme; grandchildren, Liz (Will), Lisa (Kosta), David, Dominick, Anthony, Joey, Michael, Nicholas, Molly, Meghan and Daniel; brothers, Thomas (Jane) Lemme and Joseph (Ceil) Lemme; his sister, Mary Giminiani; brother-in-law, Anthony (Sharon) Scepi; sister-in-law, Nancy Scepi; many, many nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany thence to St. Francis of Assisi Parish (formerly St. James Church), 391 Delaware Ave. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. To sign the on line condolence book please visit www. danielkeenanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2010.

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August 27, 2010

Dear Sharon,Joe,Joey and Michael-What a wonderful blessing to have had such a loving,caring,concerned and fun father and grandfather.We know how much he will be missed but his memory will fill your hearts.We are there in spirit to give you hugs and kisses.We send all of our love and prayers to help you through this difficult time.Missing being there with you-Bob and Dana Guggino

Ron Marino

August 23, 2010

Anne:

I'm sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. My condolences and prayers are with you.

Daniela & Nicos Savva (Caschera)

August 21, 2010

Dear Mimi and family,
How incredible was Pop?? He was a true example of how to love, how to be happy. He really understood the importance of life and he has touched so many people with his infectious personality. I will never forget the way he boogied down at Lisa and Kosta's wedding!! Thinking of him makes you smile! We are all so grateful to have been blessed by knowing Pop!

Joan Raguette

August 19, 2010

Sharon, Joe, Joey and Michael

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad (father-in-law) and Grandfather. We will always remember him as such a kind and pleasant man who always made us smile. You & the family are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy, The Raguette Family

Kim, Gene, and Alison

August 18, 2010

Dear Mimi and Family,
We all loved Poppy so much.
He was such a great man.
We miss him so much and we keep you in our prayers all of the time.
Love always,

August 18, 2010

Dear Mimi and famlily,
We all loved Poppy so much.
Poppy was a wonderful man and he was loved so much.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love always,
Kim, Gene, and Alison

Val & Nick Diamantis

August 17, 2010

What a wonderful way to share memories! We felt like we knew Pop from the great things Lisa would share with us. We know what a wonderful man he was and how much he meant to his family. He will be greatly missed.

Val & Nick Diamantis

August 17, 2010

What a wonderful way to share memories! We felt like we really knew Pop through the wonderful things Lisa would share with us. We saw what a wonderful man he was and how much he meant to his family. He will be greatly missed.

Mimi (Treffiletti) Franchini

August 17, 2010

To the beautiful Lemme family,
Ralph had a permanent smile on his face. We loved him dearly. All God's blessings at this difficult and very sad time.
Sincerely,
Mimi Franchini and the Treffiletti Family

Katherine Abaire

August 17, 2010

Lemme Family, I was saddend to read of the passing of your dad and husband. I have wonderful memories of your family and store. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Katherine Abaire

August 17, 2010

Dear Anne and Family,
Your Ralph was such a kind and gentle man who always had a smile and hug for everyone. We want you to know how much it meant to us for you to share Julie and Scott's wedding ... what a wonderful day. We will never forget you and Ralph opening your hearts to our Julie and Scott, when they needed support in their difficult time; even though, you were facing a difficult time as well. May your memories of Ralph keep you strong in the coming days and know that you are always in our prayers ... we love you ..
Bonnie and Jerry

Morgan and Jonathan Alto

August 17, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Pop. He was truly one of a kind. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 17, 2010

Chrissy and Family,

May your memories of happier times help you and the family during this difficult time.

my deepest sympathy,
Pia Lascaris

Kitty Burke

August 16, 2010

Dear Ann and family,
Ralph has been apart of my life since he became my Godfather, sixty-one years ago.He was always there with his family to share the good times with a joke or words of support.Some of my fondest memories are of my father and him "kidding around" about the old days and the fun they had.They were best friends for over forty years and enjoyed their camps on Schroon River with their families. Whenever Ralph saw you....he made you feel like the most important person in the world. My family and I will miss him, forever. Love you, Ralph.

Clark and Emmie Louer

August 16, 2010

Ralph and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Edward Romanow

August 16, 2010

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

Lynne Bourne

August 16, 2010

To the Lemme Family,
I worked for years at the Star Super Market with all of you. Mr. Lemme was a wonderful man who gave me my first job. I am sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lynne Campagna Bourne

Agnes Borden

August 16, 2010

Ralph and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Agnes Borden

Sandi Johansen

August 16, 2010

Anne, Ralph & Joan, Christine & Dave, Sharon & Joe, Nick & Lucy - Since my parents bought the camp on Schroon River in 1976, Ralph was a constant and gentle part of my life. He was a wonderful next door neighbor with a quick wit, a love of life, a strong and ever-present love for you, Anne, and his family. We will sorely miss his stroll through the woods for a chat and quick laugh. Rich and I are so very sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and our prayers. Sandi Johansen and Rich Cole - Schroon River

August 16, 2010

Dear Lucy, Nick & family,
Sorry for your loss. No matter what their age, it is still very hard.
Love Joan Quigley

Melissa Olcott

August 16, 2010

Dear Anne, Sharon, Mary G and family,
I am deeply saddened at the loss of Ralph. He was a very special, kind, caring and sweet man. If there is anything we can do, please call.
With love and respect always,
Melissa (Dr. Zeltner)

The Fulston Family

August 16, 2010

Nick, Lucy, Liz, Dominick and Molly,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your happy memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Barb, Bob, Kevin, Stephen & Rachel

Jackie Crowley-Mannato

August 16, 2010

Dear Lemme Family,
I worked for Mr. Lemme at Star Market on Everett Rd years ago and he was a sweetheart of a man! May you find comfort in the many happy memories during this difficult time. God Bless.
Jackie Crowley-Mannato

Ann Taylor

August 16, 2010

I am 42 years old now but I remember being a child and my Mom would take me to the Start Supermarket. Mr. Lemme was always so nice. He was alaways available. He greeted my Mom by name. It was a great supermarket and everyone was very nice and friendly. I am sorry for your loss but please know he is actually a part of my childhood memories; he made going to grocery store fun for a child.

August 16, 2010

Tony, Sharon and family;
I am so sorry to see that Ralph has passed. May your wonderful memories sustain you through this difficult time.

Love ya, Yvonne

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