Ralph E. Gaunay, Sr.

Ralph E. Gaunay, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Ralph was born in Troy to the late Joseph and Jennie (Gates) Gaunay. He served with the United States Navy during WWII and on the USS Missouri during the Korean War. He worked for General Electric as an Engineering Technician where he later retired after 40 years. Ralph enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife, golf, square dancing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ralph is survived by his loving children: Ralph E. (Judy) Gaunay, Jr. and Susan G. (Patrick) Murphy, cherished grandchildren: Sean A. (Angela) Murphy and Jennifer M. (Laszlo) Koller, his adored great-grandchildren: Erin and Kathleen Murphy and Zsuzsanna Koller, his sister-in-law Julia (Stephen) Kane and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years Vivian Gaunay; his brothers, Joseph, Richard, Leo, Victor, Edward, William and his sisters, Isabel, Clemence and Elizabeth.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 8:15am from New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 south of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00am. Calling hours will be Friday 4:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.
The family would like to thank Pamela A. Murphy for the wonderful care and concern she has shown Ralph. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clares Church c/o food bank 1947 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205.