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He is survived by his brother Thomas S. O'Connell and joins his older brother Stevie T. on the other side.
He leaves his three children, Ryan and Rachel O'Connell and Rebecca Fontaine. He also leaves 7 grandchildren: Payton, Parker, Lucas, Will, Rhys, Maddy and Boston. He was loved and will be missed by his sister-in-law Gracemary O'Connell and his long time companion Gail Pettijohn.
Ralph loved kayaking on the lake, basketball games with the grandchildren, and time with family and friends. His laugh and genuine sense of humor and charisma will remain with us always.
Ralph attended Saint Johns Prep and graduated from Taconic High School in 1969. He had a flourishing fish business on Cape Cod and enjoyed many life experiences there. The Family, including Ralph, are very grateful that Hospice was involved.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of Dery Funeral Home
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