Obituary for Ralph Charley Griswold
Ralph Charley Griswold
March 17, 1937-July 7, 2018
Middletown, NY
Ralph Charley Griswold, beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother and uncle, died on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 81.
Charley was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl Allison Griswold, he was born on St. Patrick’s day, March 17, 1937 in Tappan, NY. He married Audrey Gordon on September 21, 1958 in Piermont, NY. In Piermont, he served his community as a part time policeman and as a member of the Piermont Fire Dept. He was a 59 year member of the Fire dept and served as chief in 1970 and 71, and was a member of Piermont’s Ex-Chief Association.He laso worked as the Produce manager for Cropsey Farm in New City, NY. When he relocated to the Middletown area, he became a member of the Mt. View United Methodist Church in Walker Valley, NY.
Charley is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Audrey at home; his son, Charles Lee Griswold and his wife Karen of Bloomingburg, sisters, Beverly Griswold Carbaugh and her husband Dale, and Sandra Griswold Dupont and her husband Robert, brother Roger Griswold and his cherished grandchildren, Shane Kelly, Stephanie and Heather Kelly and one great-granddaughter Nora Grace Kelly as well as many nieices and nephews.
Charley was predeceased by his parents, daughter Charlene Griswold Kelly, and one sister Judy Griswod Berstler.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on both Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Funeral Service will take place at 11 am on Friday, July 13th, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot in Wallkill Cemetery, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
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March 17, 1937-July 7, 2018
Middletown, NY
Ralph Charley Griswold, beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother and uncle, died on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 81.
Charley was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl Allison Griswold, he was born on St. Patrick’s day, March 17, 1937 in Tappan, NY. He married Audrey Gordon on September 21, 1958 in Piermont, NY. In Piermont, he served his community as a part time policeman and as a member of the Piermont Fire Dept. He was a 59 year member of the Fire dept and served as chief in 1970 and 71, and was a member of Piermont’s Ex-Chief Association.He laso worked as the Produce manager for Cropsey Farm in New City, NY. When he relocated to the Middletown area, he became a member of the Mt. View United Methodist Church in Walker Valley, NY.
Charley is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Audrey at home; his son, Charles Lee Griswold and his wife Karen of Bloomingburg, sisters, Beverly Griswold Carbaugh and her husband Dale, and Sandra Griswold Dupont and her husband Robert, brother Roger Griswold and his cherished grandchildren, Shane Kelly, Stephanie and Heather Kelly and one great-granddaughter Nora Grace Kelly as well as many nieices and nephews.
Charley was predeceased by his parents, daughter Charlene Griswold Kelly, and one sister Judy Griswod Berstler.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on both Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Funeral Service will take place at 11 am on Friday, July 13th, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot in Wallkill Cemetery, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
11
Jul
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Thursday
12
Jul
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Friday
13
Jul
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Graveside
Friday
13
Jul
12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM
Wallkill Cemetery
160 Midway Road
Middletown, NY 10940
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