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Charles Ramp Obituary
ODESSA, NY - Charles E. "Chip" Ramp, age 64, of Odessa, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Chip is survived by his wife, Janet (Nee: Day) Ramp; daughter, Megan Norman of Odessa, NY; his faithful companions, Barney and Bailey; sister, Reba Eileen Erlsten of New Cumberland, PA, along with her daughters, Tamara J. Decker and Kelli J. Curran; brother, Dale P. Ramp of Marysville, PA, along with his son, Erik A. Ramp; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Phyllis Day of Ithaca, NY; sister-in-law, Christine Day; and nephews, Randall and Steven of Brooktondale, NY; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Chip is predeceased by his parents, Rev. Charles and Reba Scaife Ramp; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steve Day and Robin Ramp.
Chip retired from the former Westinghouse and now Eaton Corp. after 43 years of services as a Senior Facility Engineer and later worked for Hazlitt "1852" Winery. He was a member of the Watkins Glen Elks Lodge. He was an avid motorcycle rider and most of all loved camping with his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 534 Church St., Odessa, NY on Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. His Memorial Service will be held following visitation at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Jeanne Bleiler officiating. Interment will take place in Quick Cemetery, Brooktondale, NY on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Chip through memorials to the Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, P.O. Box 427, Montour Falls, NY 14865.
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Memories and Condolences
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Brian & Tina Galbraith
June 1, 2008
Jan,
We know everyone is sending their sympathies, as are we but... We want to send best wishes in the days weeks, months even years ahead in having the courage to carry on without the best friend anyone could ever have... We are only a phone call away and about a 45 minute drive...you know this is no "smoke screen" we are always going to be there for you and when ever you get hungry the turkey & the trash can are ready and waiting. We love and will miss seeing you, Chip, Barney, Bailey, the Wilderness and of course the "boy's" hot tub....Life is not going to be the same for any of us and we cherish the times we have had and look forward as hard as it is to life down the road. We love you and Chip and will be in our hearts and heads forever. God bless.
Brian & Tina (camping buddies)
Jeanette & Ralph Viegelmann
May 30, 2008
Dear Janet & family,
We were so saddened to hear of Chips passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such a nice person. He will be missed by many.
Curits
May 30, 2008
Sorry for your loss... Things will get beter.
Curits across the St.
Ray and Karen Boyce
May 30, 2008
Janet I was deeply saddened to hear about Chip. I always enjoyed talking about guitars and music with him and he opened a lot of doors with his friends that had similar interests. He was a pretty talented musician himself though he never would admit it. He would do anything for you and you never had to ask twice. The good Lord always holds a special place for people like Chip. God Bless and take care, you are in our prayers.
Kem and Ken Baker
May 30, 2008
Please accept our sincere sympathy at this difficult time - Our prayers are with the entire family.
Linda Smith
May 30, 2008
Janet, I was so saddened to hear the news about Chip. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane Crooker
May 30, 2008
Janet, I was so sorry to hear of Chip's passing, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy and touched many lives. Hope to see you around Watkins Glen.
Diane Crooker
Carol and Tim Edwards
May 30, 2008
Janet - You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Chip was a wonderful person and a great friend. We will truly miss him.
Clara Baker
May 29, 2008
My sympathy to you Janet. Chip will be missed by many.
Jeff Kruger
May 29, 2008
Janet, I'm really glad i was able to get to know and work with Chip these last two years! He was a pleasure to work with as well as you! He's in a better place now and i'm sure will be waiting for you in the skys above!
Carole Cowles
May 29, 2008
Janet, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences and prayers are with you.
Carole Cowles
Georgia Eastman
May 29, 2008
Janet, May the wonderful times you spent together give you strength at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Georgia Eastman
Larrie Wheaton
May 29, 2008
I have many fond memories of Chip at Cayuga Lake when he was part of our family, his early morning breakfast that he loved to cook, fishing,swimming and just always having a good time. He was kind of like a big brother. I missed him after he left and I was sad to hear that he's gone forever. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Alisa and Eric Davenport
May 29, 2008
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our wonderful friend. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his kind and loving wife and the rest of Chip's family. All of our love to you, Chip and Janet, for your courageous fight together.
Marissa Hursh
May 29, 2008
I am so sorry to hear this news this morning. I worked with Chip at Cutler-Hammer for eight years. He was a very nice man. I left some time ago, so I don't know when he stopped working, but I hope he had some chance to enjoy retirement before he got sick. My sincere condolences on your loss.
Chip & Diana Seager
May 29, 2008
Chip now can finally be pain free. We will miss him so very much. Now we him as a guardian angel. God Bless.
Mark & Shelly Milner
May 29, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Milner should like to send the Family of Chip Ramp our deepest condolence. We worked with Chip for many years and over the years we viewed him as our friend. He will be deeply missed.
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