Ralph G. Stewart

I knew Ralph from our days together at Chestnut Hill Academy. A rather large lumbering presence but very polite with a great sense of humor. Ralph was encouraged to go out for sports and had many run-ins with the AD (Jim McGlinn) at the time. His stories about being a short order cook at HoJo's near Arcadia (formerly Beaver) College were very memorable. My condolescences to his family and friends but I always will smile when I remember our conversations.

To the Stewart family,
I was stunned today to learn thru the Internet that Ralph had passed away. I've known Ralph for over 30 years thru my ex-husband, Alan McIlvaine, Jr. Ralph was a treasure with a heart even bigger than his own physical stature. And Ralph had the gift of gab, didn't he? I can still envision the first time I met him, knocking on my door one night in Glenside. Ralph was on the road a lot back in those days and he would always try to drop by when he was in the...

My deepest sympathies to the entire Stewart Family.

Love to you, Sharon.

Lauren (Nashville)

To Ralph's family and friends
Ralph and I were very close when he was at Chestnut Hill Academy. I am deeply saddened by his loss.
He towered over me by at least 2 feet. We sat (alphabetical) next to each other in study hall every day for all of those years. We joked, spoke, and not infrequently got in trouble together.
He was intrigued by my being Jewish in such a non-Jewish environment. He was always open and respectful. I am moved by the fact that he lived and died a person of...

Though i hadn't seen Ralph in 40 years, i was very sorry to learn of his passing. Though he struggled in his new school, he was very sociable and a very nice boy at Chestnut Hill Academy. We played pool a few times together. Condolences to all his family. Bill Hall, class of 1970 at CHA.

Ralph, All those who knew you, loved you and were impressed by you. Your faith and love for Our Lord was evident. You never gave up. I know you will bless those you meet in Heaven. God Bless

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Stewart family.

You inspired many- May the mourning remember your time here. I definately appreciate the recovery that helped others get another day clean. You'll live on- rest in peace

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE STEWART FAMILY. RALPH WAS TRUELY AN INSPIRATION TO MANY . HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. WE THANK GOD THAT HE ALLOWED OUR LIVES TO BE TOUCHED BY SUCH A GREAT AND HUMBLE SPIRIT

SINCERELY WITH LOVE & SYMPATHY