Stephen James Ragone

I was told by my mother, Shirley Goodstein, that she used to sit out in the sitting area at the Linden Hill coop apartments in the 1950s with Mrs. Ramone. She sat with Stephen is his baby carriage, and my Mom sat with me. This was before Parsons Boulevard was completed and the Food Fair (later Pantry Pride) shopping center was built in 1963. Stephen and I grew up together. We attended PS 79 (later PS 21), Bleecker JHS 185, Flushing High School, and Queens College. Stephen Ragone was...

Grew up with Steve and his brother Mike. Miss these guys. Wish we would have known about their medical issues.

Grew up with Steve and his brother Mike. Miss these guys. Wish we would have known about their medical issues.

RIP

Dr. Ragone, was the best-dentist-talented-witty, we loved talking about history. He was a blessing in our lives and we will remember for ever.

Marion Sandritti Ragone, Stephen and Michael's mother, grew up in the Bronx with our mother, Christine Djerak. When Mario married Mike Ragone, we always called them "aunt" and "uncle" because they were family. Stephen and Michael were always the smartest in their classes and I admired their strong bond, especially after Aunt Marion passed from cancer. Our family is heartbroken that Stephen and his brother died so young of such debilitating diseases. I met Stephen's daughter Demaris when she...

I am very sad to hear of the passing of one of the best dentist and friend I could have known. He was so good to me and never scolded me about not doing enough of this or that. He was always encouraging and a delight to see when others hated the dentist visit. I truly will miss him and my heart breaks tonight one night shy of knowing about this and I missed the chance to say good bye. RIP Dr. Ragone.

He will be missed by many always been their for me an my family!

Steve