Ralph A. Stone, Jr., 62, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday February 16th, at his residence on Hoosac Meadow Way. He resided there with his wife of forty-two years Karen (Jennings) Stone.

Ralph was born on September 28, 1958, in Bennington, VT, son of the late Ralph A. and Myra (Slocum) Stone Sr. He fought a courageous battle with MS from the age of nineteen. Ralph collected military memorabilia, old photos, enjoyed sharing stories of the glory days and the times he spent with his family.

Survivors other than his wife Karen include their sons Jonathon (Dorie), Ralph III (Molly) and Michael, sisters Tammie Woods, Nina Prebble, Tina Stone and Fredericka Neville, brothers Steve Stone and Fred Hoag, his grandchildren, Austin, Zach, Damien, Gabby, Mia, Matthew, Colton and Kade. Ralph was predeceased by a brother Jeff Hoag.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home in Hoosick Falls, NY.