Ralph S. Moch

Born in Buffalo, January 13, 1929, son of the late Stanley F. and Lucy (Pauszek) Moch.

He attended St. Hyacinth’s School, Dunkirk High School as well as SUNY Fredonia Business Courses.

Ralph was inducted into the US Army on January 8, 1951. During the Korean War, he was assigned to the Army Security Agency’s 351 Communications Reconnaissance Company at Camp Pickett, Virginia with a top secret clearance. On November 26, 1952 Ralph was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

He married the former Geraldine Zielinski on January 24, 1953 at St. Hedwig’s Church.

Ralph retired from Al Tech Steel as Medical Claims Administrator.

A man of faith, Ralph served various positions at St. Hyacinth’s Church as a parishioner over 75 years.

His memberships include Blessed Mary Angela Parish, the Dunkirk American Legion Post 62, and the Disabled American Vets.

Surviving is his wife of 0ver 70 years Geraldine, and their three children Carol A. (James) Borowczyk of Martinsburg, WV, John S ( Mary) Moch of New Berlin WI, James R. (Lisa) Moch of Fredonia, nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and sister Florence Cybart survive.

Preceded in addition to his parents are a brother Norman (Jane) Moch, brother in law Robert (Joan) Zielinski, Richard Cybart, and sister in law Elaine (Richard) Bracizewski.

Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 5-8 PM at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 E Doughty St., Dunkirk.

Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 AM at Blessed Mary Angela Church of St. Hyacinth. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined.