Ralph B. Denson (1933 - 2016)

Born 15 Dec 1933 in Oswego, New York, United States

Died 22 Jan 2016 at age 82 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States

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Biography

Ralph was born in 1933. He passed away in 2016.

Ralph B. Denson, Jr., 82, of Sandy Creek, died Friday. Survived by four children; and four siblings. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Calling Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Oswego. Spring burial in North Volney Cemetery.

Published in Syracuse Post Standard from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2016 __________________________________________________

Ralph B. “Rapid Ralph” Denson, Jr., 82, a resident of State Route 3 in Sandy Creek, passed away Friday, at the VA Hospital in Syracuse. Ralph was born in Oswego, the son of the late Ralph and Rose (Petroski) Denson, Sr. He was a life resident of the area. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an operating engineer, working on many area jobs. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Ralph was formerly a well-known racer at the Oswego Speedway, driving car number 67. He was a member of the Sandy Pond Sportsmen’s Club. He was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by three daughters, Vivian (Lester Beeler) of Kentucky, Donna Brosnan of Sandy Pond, and Laura Peters of Florida; a son, Ralph Denson III of Mexico; a brother, Raymond (Chrissy) Denson of Florida; three sisters, Linda (Kenneth) Leary of Pulaski, Marilyn Alteri of Cicero, and Jean Owens of Florida; his former wife, Marion Denson of Mexico; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 Tuesday, at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Spring burial will be in North Volney Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 Tuesday, prior to the service, at the funeral home, 112 East Second Street in Oswego.

Sources

• *Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157420294/ralph-b-denson: accessed 31 August 2023), memorial page for Ralph B. “Rapid Ralph” Denson Jr. (15 Dec 1933–22 Jan 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 157420294, citing North Volney Cemetery, North Volney, Oswego County, New York, USA; Maintained by Karen Halgren (contributor 46922630).