Ralph C. Grandinetti

Grandinetti, Ralph C., Greenport, NY, born to Rosalbino and Mary (Ferrara) Grandinetti, Brooklyn, NY, October 1933. Beloved father of Ralph E.(Marita), Paul M. (Diana), and Ellen (Richard) Lerner. Grandfather to Jennifer McCandless (John), Jonathan McCandless (Brittany), Salvatore and Nicholas Grandinetti Michael and Daniel Lerner, Great Grandfather to Noah and Jonah McCandless, Samuel Lutz;.Brother to Russell (Virginia); predeceased by his brother late Ernest (late Joan) and sister late Phitomena (late Andrew) Sinagra. Many nieces and nephews.

Ralph attended Farmingdale School District; later awarded Bachelor of Science Elementary Education., New Paltz; served in US Army as Nike radar operator, taught as elementary teacher Plainview Old Bethpage School District; promoted to Elementary Assistant Principal and High School Assistant Principal; appointed to Principal;of K-6 Ocean Hill Brownsville Demonstration School District, Brooklyn, NY; Ralph was recognized by his peers and elected to President South Shore Administrators. Association, and President of East Rockaway Administrators Association; also President of the Cleaves Point Property Owners Association; member of the Southold Kiwanis Association; served on the Board of the Gull Pond Yacht Club.

Prior to retirement Ralph served as Principal of the Rhame Avenue Elementary School for 18 years where he lead the way toward many innovative learning experiences. He was very proud of his staff, supportive parents and students. He often said that it was a place where children learned with a smile. Throughout his professional career and personal life he was noted for his sincerity to reach out and help others.

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