Brongo, Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas Brongo

Macedon: October 28, 2016 at age 66. Ralph is survived by his devoted family: wife of 44 years, Linda Beauchamp Brongo; his children Ralph (Holly) Brongo, Lara (Krishna) Pacifici, and Tyler (Leslie Pogue) Brongo; grandsons Devin and Matthew Brongo, Samson and Leo Pacifici; siblings David (Margaret) Brongo, Richard (Karen Shelly) Brongo, Dawn (Kent) Veley, and Daniel (Mary) Brongo; in-laws Bernard (Gloria Santamaria) Beauchamp, Phillip (Idalia Romero) Beauchamp, Jeanne (Patrick) Shanley, Robert (Joan) Beauchamp, James (Kelly) Beauchamp, and Mary (David Guadagnino) Beauchamp; and countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Ralph was predeceased by his parents Ralph Brongo and Geraldine McWilliams.

Ralph grew up in Gates, Macedon, and at Conesus Lake. He attended Cardinal Farley Military Academy and Fairfield University. His lifelong career as a plumber and builder forged longtime professional relationships and friendships across the Rochester area. Ralph was a 20-year member of the Rochester Bassmasters Club and was always looking forward to his next day on the water.

Calling hours are (TODAY) Sunday, October 30, from 3 to 6 pm at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY 14450. A Funeral Service will be held on TUESDAY, November 1, at 10 am at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at St. Patrick’s Church, 52 Main Street, Macedon, NY 14502.

Ralph’s family is grateful for the dedicated care of Dr. Charles Thornton and Cindy Gibson, N.P. of the Rochester ALS Clinic and all the nurses, aides, and professionals who helped him through his journey. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the University of Rochester Neuromuscular Disease Unit/ALS Clinic, Box 673, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642.