Dr. Ralph D. Vona

Dr. Ralph D. Vona obituary, Addison, NY

Dr. Ralph D. Vona

Ralph Vona Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Flint Funeral Home - Addison on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Dr. Ralph D. Vona, age 98 of Painted Post, NY passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Corning Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1925 in Bath, NY to August and Mary (Tovani) Vona. Ralph was a 1942 graduate of Addison and received a DDS from University of Buffalo in 1953. He married Mae Courter on August 14, 1948 at St. Catherine's Church in Addison; she predeceased him in 2006.
Ralph served his country overseas in the US Army from 1943 to 1946 with (SHAEF) Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, directly under General Eisenhower. He later opened Dr. Ralph Vona, DDS Dental Practice on South Street in Addison and was Addison's only dentist from 1953-1990 until he sold his practice.
He was a communicant of St. Catherine's Church and was an altar server until the age of 90. He served as a board member and past President of the Addison School Board. Ralph was an avid golfer, enjoyed extensive travels with his wife through the years, and will be remembered as an easy going, likable guy.
Ralph is survived by his children: Sandra (Frank Cook) Vona of Macungie, PA, Craig (Joanne Reagan) Vona of Addison, NY; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to call at St. Catherine's of Siena Church, 51 Maple St, Addison, NY on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 12:00 pm with Fr. Patrick Connor presiding. Burial will be held in St. Catherine's Cemetery. Flint Funeral Home, Addison has been entrusted with Ralph's arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralphs name may be sent to: CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870.
Service Details
Visitation
When
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location
St. Catherine of Siena Church
Address
51 Maple Street
Addison, New York 14801
Mass of Christian Burial When
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 12:00pm
Location
St. Catherine of Siena Church
Address
51 Maple Street
Addison, New York 14801
Interment
When
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 1:00pm
Location
St. Catherine's Cemetery
Address
Maple Street
Addison, New York 14801 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Dr. Ralph D. Vona, please visit our Tree Store.

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