Obituary of Ralph M. Bishop

Ralph M. Bishop, 65, of Tully, NY passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at University Hospital in Syracuse. He was born on June 2, 1948 in Cortland, NY the son of the Irving Bishop Sr. and Lois Natalizio. Ralph served in the Navy on the Battleship New Jersey (BB62). He married his wife, the late Catherine J. Potter in 1977. Ralph worked as an owner operator of his own 18 wheeler for many years. His hobbies were gardening, cooking and spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Rich) Patterson of Solon; Grandsons Jesse P. and Chad M. Knapp; Siblings, Dolores B. Davis, Charles F. Chilson, Donna M. Bishop-Reynolds, Charlotte D. Fricke, the late Irving E. Bishop Jr., Harold D. Bishop, Roy E. Chilson, Cindy L. Pascarella, Paul D. Bishop, Mary E. Chairvolotti; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 18, 2013 at Wright Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave. A calling hour will be held 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wed. prior to the memorial service.