Obituary of Ralph Richard Tardugno

Ralph Richard Tardugno Ralph Richard Tardugno, age 60, of Utica, passed away peacefully in the company of his brothers and sisters on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Albany Medical Center, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Rome, NY on February 18, 1955 son of the late Frank M. "Bocci" and Santina Anzelmo Tardugno. Ralph was a graduate of Rome Catholic High School Class of 1973 and Herkimer County Community College Class of 1975. He was a Stock Broker representing a number of firms in the area and most recently for Westor Capital, Utica. Ralph was a long time active member and former "Worshipful Master" of the Masonic Lodge in Utica. He was an avid cook, golfer, NY Yankees fan and NY Giants Fan. Ralph enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was known for his kind heart, generosity and his amazing sense of humor. Ralph will be greatly missed by his surviving brothers and sisters-in-law; Michael H. and Jodi (Cook) Tardugno, Newtown, PA, Anthony F. and Deanna M. Tardugno, Webster, NY and his sisters and brothers-in-law; Deborah A. and William Sano, Clifton Park, NY, Janet Kullmann, Webster, NY and Diane M. and Kenneth Cardwell, Denton, MD and several nieces and nephews. In addition, Ralph leaves behind many close friends with whom he shared many fond memories. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Santina, and a brother, Joseph B. Tardugno. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. from the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 218 W. Court St, Rome, and at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St., Rome, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio and Rev. James Tormey. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com