Mr. Ralph C. Alfano

November 18, 1935 - August 27, 2014

Ralph C. Alfano, age 78 years, of East Durham, NY passed away on August 27, 2014, at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, NY. He was born on November 18, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, and is the son of the late Silvio M. and Anna (DeMartino) Alfano. Ralph served his country proudly in The United States Army. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, serving as Past Grand Knight several times, and also a member of The Our Lady of Knock Shrine in East Durham. Survivors include his wife Rosemarie (Cicorio) Alfano, his daughters Rosemarie (Alfano) Russell (Kevin), Donna A. Alfano and Patricia A. (Alfano) Harrington (Brian), four grandchildren Michael, Rosemarie, Richard and Antonio, four great grandchildren Aurora, Arya, Axavier and James, three sisters Josephine, Louisa and Theresa and two brothers Vincent and Anthony. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Sylvia. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross St., Cairo, NY, with Fr. Michael Flannery officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St., P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY, 13057. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.