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The family of US Army Paul Ragnetti have requested we stand a flagline to honor and pay respects from 7-9pm for visitation.
Paul Ragnetti, 86 years old, of Glenwood, NJ passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at The Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt, NY after a short illness. He was born to Primo and Guerina Ragnetti in Brooklyn, NY where he resided until moving to Glenwood NJ in 1975.
Paul's life was spent proudly and tirelessly serving his family, his country and his community. After graduating from St. Francis Preparatory School in 1955 he enlisted in the United States Army Reserves and served with the 77th Arcom Infantry Division. He worked two and three jobs at a time to support his family until becoming a fireman for the Fire Department of the City of New York on Ladder Company 122 in Brooklyn in 1960, risking his life every day until his retirement in 1976. He then continued his US Army career on Active Duty through the Gulf War, retiring with the rank of Command Sergeant Major after 35 years of service. He was then employed as a computer technician for MPL Systems in Totowa, NJ and BASF in Mt Olive, NJ. Paul was the President of the Walnut Hill Country Club for over forty years.
Rally Point: Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home
241 Route 94(1 Vanderhoof Court for GPS)
Rally Time: 6:45pm
RC: Rickdrummer
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Proud Son and Brother of Marines
Riding in honor of my Dad Sgt. Richard Merchant Sr. who passed away 11/16/2011
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