The care he was given by all the great doctors and nurses at Vassar Hospital during the last days of his life was extraordinary. His children adored him, too, and they are comforted with knowing how much he loved them.īrandon had hundreds of doctors, nurses, technicians, and aides at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, West Chester Medical Center in Valhalla, and Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw who gave him the best care possible and enabled him to fight his illnesses as long as he did. They meant everything to him and he loved them with all his heart. The joy of his life were his twins, Michael and Madison. One of his favorite things to do was go to Lebanon Valley Dragway in West Lebanon, NY, to see the annual “Night of Fire” when they raced jet propelled dragsters and tractor-trailer trucks as well as street rods, motorcycles, and snowmobiles. His prized possession was his 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack, which was equipped with hand controls which enabled him to be able to drive it. One of the most fun times of his life was playing in the Highland Little League and Senior League programs with all his great teammates. He loved sports, cars, ATV’s, movies, music, and great restaurants. Richter, and Catherine (Richter) Robinson, his Aunts, Cathy (Malgieri) Owen, and Kathryn Richter, and Uncles Nicholas Malgieri and Craig Richter.īrandon was a lifelong resident of Highland, and graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1998.īrandon had many friends in the area and loved to laugh. He was pre-deceased by his grandparents A. He is survived by his parents, his beloved twin children Michael and Madison Richter, age 17, his grandmother Geraldine Malgieri of Saugerties, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. His parents were with him at the time of his death.īrandon was born on Jin Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, the son of Neal O. For directions, online condolences or to send the family a sympathy card please visit our website at Thursday evening, May 20, 2021, Brandon Travis Richter of Highland passed away at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Highland NY followed by burial in Lloyd Cemetery, Highland, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 am Tuesday, January 10th at St. Calling hours will take place Monday, January 9th from 4pm-8pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main Street, Highland, NY 12528. Ralph was predeceased by his daughter in law Linda Facchiano. He is also survived by 3 Great Grandchildren and his sister Maggie Palmero of the Bronx. He is survived by his daughter Christine Holland and husband John of Highland, NY, son Louis Facchiano of Highland, NY 5 Grandchildren: Albert Follini, James Follini, Tara Follini, Ralph Facchiano and Donna Turner.

After retirement, he kept busy in Highland by working at the Rocking Horse Ranch and driving school bus for Highland Central which he loved. Ralph was a Mailman for the United States Post Office out of Manhattan until his retirement. His wife predeceased him on April 15, 2005. On Aughe married Catherine Parvis at Our Lady of Pity in the Bronx. 1929 in the Bronx, NY the son of the late Louis Facchiano and Julia Ferraro. Ralph Facchiano, 87, of Highland, NY passed away Saturday, January 7th at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

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