Raul "Ralph" P. Perez

July 12, 1932 - September 9, 2019

Raul “Ralph”P. Perez, 87, of Ridge Road, Broadalbin passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico on July 12, 1932 a son of Geraldo and Salome Perez and graduated high school in 1959. Ralph came to NYC at age 21 and later moved to Broadalbin in 1961. Mr. Perez was employed at Esquire Novelty in Amsterdam for twenty years, where he met his beloved Carolyn. Later, he worked at GEM Urathane, retiring in 2011. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War. Mr. Perez was a member of the VFW and American Legion, both in Broadalbin. He enjoyed working in the woods, gardening, mowing his lawn, and just being outdoors. Most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Spencer Perez, whom he married on October 20, 1962; four sons, Julio (Patricia) Perez and Brent (Anne Marie) of Amsterdam, Peter (Jill) Perez of Broadalbin, and Paul (Cindy) Perez of Ballston Spa; four daughters, Lisa (Richard) Knapp of Gloversville, Susan (Gary) Gibbins and Jennifer (Jason) Loya of Galway, and Amy (Linda) Young of Broadalbin; his son-in-law, John Young, Jr. of Broadalbin; a brother, Geraldo Perez of Puerto Rico; a sister, Rosa Melendez of Dania, FL; twenty one grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Frankie Perez. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5 – 8 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 am at St. Joseph’s Church, 7 North Street, Broadalbin, with Rev. Jun Segura, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Melody Center at Albany Medical Center or to the Maria Fund, both in care of the funeral home.