Ralph J. Tiano Jr.

Ralph J. Tiano Jr. of Stuyvesant, NY passed away peacefully on February 1st , 2020 at the age of 62 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph graduated from Hudson High School Class of 1975 and attended St. Cloud University and also served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Hudson Elks Club and the Philmont Rod and Gun Club. Ralph formally worked at Herringtons for 17 years and Perseveration Tree. He was an avid outdoorsmen and fisherman with a love for life. Ralph had a contagious smile and laughter that brought joy to everyone he encountered. Ralph leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Suzanne (Hendler) Tiano, mother Helene Craft and step father William Craft. Father Ralph Tiano Sr. and step mother Ruth, devoted brother and best friend Christy Tiano (Rita), and “Uncle Buck’s” cherished nephews Christy and Drew Tiano , his step brother Doug Scrodin (Donna), loving sons Ryan and Shawn TIano and devoted step daughters Jennifer and Rachael Harvender and his beloved companion Callie who always brought smiles and joy and gave him comfort. Our family would like to thank Kevin Sweet for being his rock and being there lifting his spirits during his illness.

Visitation services will be held at Bond Funeral Home, 1015 Kinderhook St. Valatie, NY on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and a Mass of Celebration on Friday February 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Joseph, Route 9, Stuyvesant, NY with burial following at Cedar Park Cemetery, Hudson, NY. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made in Ralph’s name to: Everlasting Hope Animal Rescue 180 Prach Rd. Hillsdale, NY 12529 or Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty St. Catskill, NY 12414. Our family would like to also thank his Hospice caregivers for all their support and excellent care they provided to Ralph and his family in his final days.