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Richard Ranallo Obituary
WAPPINGERS FALLS - Richard M. Ranallo, a resident of Wappingers Falls, entered into rest Friday, February 24, 2012 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 64.
Son of the late Joseph and Marie LeGru Ranallo, he was born October 8, 1947 in the Bronx. After serving his country, he married the love and light of his life, the former Gloria Benedetto, on January 30, 1969. Mrs. Ranallo survives at home in Wappingers Falls.
Richard worked at Texaco Research Center in Glenham for many years and later went on to work with CTG at IBM. He enjoyed music and was a guitar player. He enjoyed his time with his band "Royal Coachmen." Most importantly, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Tina Marie Ranallo of Wappingers Falls, Michael Ranallo and his wife, Lynette of Hyde Park, Matthew Ranallo and Shellie of Wappingers Falls and Joseph Ranallo and his wife, Patricia of Beacon; his sister, Chris Merando of Wappingers Falls and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Straub, Catalano and Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls.
For directions to the funeral home or to send the family a personal condolence please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Ranallo
Ruth & Dennis Benedetto
February 27, 2012
Dear Gloria, May your memories of Richie be a source of comfort to you in the coming days.With heartfelt sympathy...Ruth & Dennis
Joey and Jen Travers
February 27, 2012
To the Ranallo Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless your family.
MILTON PEREZ
February 27, 2012
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE WHOLE FAMILY! RIP.
Linda Orsini
February 27, 2012
Dear Tina * Gloria and family * I am so very sorry for your loss and I will pray everyday that your hearts heal...God Bless you
love * * Linda
Linda Orsinin
February 27, 2012
Dearest Tina, Gloria and family * I am so very sorry for your loss and I will pray for you everyday in hopes that your pain will ease..God Bless *
Linda
Jamie Fink
February 27, 2012
To the whole family. I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you all as you move through this difficult time.
Charlene Weise
February 27, 2012
To the ranallo family,me and Chris r truly sorry for Ur loss..I knew rich for a very long time he was such a beautiful person in and out..I remember going to the house and he would tell jokes and he always had me laughing so hard and when I had my son he would talk to him and kept giving him high fives and it felt good seeing him put a smile on my sons face he was a great husband father and grandfather I am going to miss u deeply but I will never forget u!!! Love Charlene...to the ranallo family I'm sorry for Ur lose he was an amazon guy I remember me and Joey was working on there house he would come out side and call us in to tell us jokes and he had me rolling man I'm going to miss u and Ur jokes but one day we will meet again buddy me charlene love u rich...love always Chris
Charlene Weiss
February 27, 2012
To the ranallo family.me and Chris are truly sorry for Ur loss..I knew rich for a very long time he was a beauitful person in an out..I remember going to the house and he will tell jokes and always made me laugh so hard..I going to miss u deeply but i will never forget u!!! And when u and Gloria meet my son Christopher he would talk to him give lil Chris a high five and it was such a good feeling seeing him put a Smile on m sons face..he was such a great husband father and grandfather I love u rich!!! Love always Charlene....to the ranallo family I'm sorry for Ur loss man I going to miss him I remember me and Joey was working on there house and he would call us in just to tell us jokes and he would have me rolling man I'm going to miss those joke but most of all I'm going to miss him one day buddy we will meet again love always Chris...
Linda Reeder
February 27, 2012
To Tina and family....I am very sorry to hear about your familys' loss. May he rest in peace. God Bless.
Linda Reeder/Mima
Jim Frey
February 27, 2012
Gloria, I am deeply saddened to hear of Richie's death. Although it's been many years since we spent time together, I have great memories of those years when we wrote songs together, tried to establish a couple of bands and just had fun. I'll have those memories forever of course, and I'm sorry you've lost him so soon. Peace to you and your family.
Desiree Coogan
February 27, 2012
Joey and Patricia my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Patricia. . . I am always here for you girl. Xoxo
Ariel Jackson
February 26, 2012
Tina and family ,
My thoughts are prayers are with you in your time of grief.
All your memories will live in your heart forever.
Donna Fein
February 26, 2012
Gloria I too extend my sympathies and prayers to you and your family. Donna Fein (San Leandro, CA) a friend of Chris.
Linda Orf
February 26, 2012
Gloria Ann,
My heart felt sympathies to you and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and for you.
Linda (Partridge) Orf
margaret bauer
February 26, 2012
Gloria my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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