Ralph A. Landolfi was born to the late John and Mary (Musto) Landolfi on August 13, 1937, at Butterfield Hospital in Cold Spring, New York. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 14, 2025.
Ralph is survived by his devoted wife, Mariann. They were wed at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish on June 3, 1967. In their faithful 57 years together, they shared four children: Janine (Kevin), John (Tina), Maria (Michael) and Andrea (Thomas); 12 grandchildren: Christopher (April), Nicholas (Bridget), Luke, Julianna (Anthony), Emily, Jaclyn, Delaney, Sarah, Mary, Brody, Cooper and Declan; and one great granddaughter, Genevieve.
He is also survived by his in-laws, Richard and Sharon Maurice and Ralph Manzoeillo, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his sister, Mary Manzoeillo.
As a lifelong Cold Spring resident, Ralph attended Our Lady of Loretto Catholic School and graduated eighth grade and then went on to Haldane, where he graduated in 1954. He took pride in the fact that each of his children and grandchildren followed in his footsteps.
He loved going to Haldane for their many sporting events, proms and graduations over the years. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army to serve his country. He shared many stories of his time overseas throughout Europe. Following his service, he spent 36 years in a fruitful career at IBM until he retired in 1992. He started a second career with the Village of Cold Spring Highway Department, where he worked for 10 years with many great people.
Ralph was a parishioner at Our Lady of Loretto parish and member of No. 536 Council of the Knights of Columbus. He also held many active roles in the community that were dear to him. He was a volunteer for the Cold Spring Fire Co., where he held many firematic roles, including chief and president, and a life member.
Ralph was also a former trustee for the Village of Cold Spring. He took great pride in the celebrations of this community, especially in his role as a chairman to the Recreation Committee for many years. He never missed a chance to wave the American flag at a parade on Main Street or partake in a celebration at the riverfront. In addition to his dedication to the Village of Cold Spring, he served as the Putnam County fire coordinator.
He was adored by many friends in the community and could be seen on Saturday mornings sipping coffee with the Cold Spring “old timers.”
Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Clinton Funeral Home, 21 Parrott St., Cold Spring, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair St., Cold Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital (stjude.org) or Our Lady of Loretto (ladyofloretto.org).
