Obituary of Ralph Anthony Cuozzo

Ralph A. Cuozzo, Sr. Sidney Center—Ralph Anthony Cuozzo, Sr., 74, of Sidney Center, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He was born on January 1, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, son of Vincent J. and Bianca (Albanese) Cuozzo. Ralph married the love of his life, Josephine, on September 30, 1962 in Jackson, NJ. They just celebrated their 52nd anniversary. He started RC Sales & Service with his family in 1981 on Route 7 in Unadilla. Ralph had two great loves in his life: his family and antique cars. He was a member of the Rod & Relics Antique Car Club in Gilbertsville, NY. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and attending car shows. He was a drummer, and as a young man played and sang in many local bands. He was a lifelong member of the Elks Club. Ralph is survived by: His wife, Josephine Two Daughters, Patricia and Jeffrey N. Halbert and Phyllis and Richard Vogel Son, Ralph, Jr. and Leslie Cuozzo Grandchildren: Jeffrey M. Halbert (fiancé, Nadine Peck), Sara Beth Halbert, Anthony Halbert, Michael Vogel, Matthew Vogel, Marissa Cuozzo, Gabriella Cuozzo and Camren Cuozzo Two Sisters, Marie Whittaker and Beatrice and Jack Briggs and their families Brother, Charles Cuozzo and family Sister-in-law, Sara and Richard Husta and family Three Brothers-in-law, Joseph and Irene Approbato, Thomas Approbato and Peter Approbato and their families Lifelong friend, Libby Lipert and children In addition to his parents, Vincent and Bianca Cuozzo, Ralph was predeceased by his brother, Vincent Cuozzo, Jr. and a sister-in-law, Marion Approbato. Friends are invited to call from 1:00-3:00pm and 5:00-8:00pm on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Monday, October 20th at Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty St. Sidney. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.