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Ralph M. O'Connell
1952 - 2025
BORN
1952
DIED
2025
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Ryan O´Connell
Yesterday
Ralph Michael O'Connell, son of the late Stephen and Mary Makes O'Connell of Pittsfield Ma, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family.
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
Denise Shampang Messana
August 25, 2025
Tom and family, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one RM.
May all of your dearest memories keep him alive forever in your hearts and bring smiles to your faces in the future.
Mary Ellen Manning
August 25, 2025
Dear Tom and the O´Connell family,
I was saddened to learn of RM´s passing. Although I hadn´t seen RM in many years, I have fond memories of him. He was always kind to me and had that Irish charm. I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by memories of happy times, and knowing he´s with our Lord in eternal peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary Ellen Manning
Fran Duff Reynolds
August 24, 2025
Rest in Peace my old friend.
Prayers and Condolences to all your family Duff Reynolds
Jerry Francis
August 24, 2025
RM (never call me Ralph) was my best childhood friend. I have so many fantastic memories of our days with the boat on the lake and of so many of our great sports endeavors we shared together. RM was always the best every time he went onto to court or the field. Rest in peace my friend.
Aprille Williamson
August 23, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Colvin
August 23, 2025
RM is walking in the sunlight with the spirit. Rest in peace my friend.
John A. Bernardo Esq
August 23, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
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