Ralph A. Vanderlip

Ralph A. Vanderlip, 71, of Unadilla passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.  He was born on December, 13, 1947, the son of the late Harry and Jeanette Cook Vanderlip.  Ralph married Martha Scott Vanderlip on June 24, 1972 in Unadilla, NY.  Ralph grew up in Cannonsville, NY where his family owned and operated the General Store.  In 1962, his family moved to Unadilla where he attended Unatego Central School and graduated in 1966.  Ralph received a degree from SUNY Delhi in Hotel Restaurant Management.  Upon graduation, he went on to manage at the Marriott Corporation in the Washington D.C. area, operated a restaurant with his brother in Rochester NY, then he returned to Unadilla where he was the chef of the Unadilla House for twenty-six years.  Ralph will be remembered by many for his excellent cuisine.  Ralph was a lifelong fan of the New York Giants, New York Yankees, Syracuse Orangemen and the Unatego Spartans.  He also liked watching and playing golf and visiting his parent’s cottage in the 1000 Islands in his spare time.  Ralph was an avid gardener and fisherman as well.  In addition to his wife Martha, he is survived by his children Aaron Vanderlip, Brad Vanderlip  (Kaleigh Barber) and Katie (JR) James; sister Anne (Jim) Pellicano and brother Keith (Donalda) Vanderlip; grandchildren Avery and Liam James, Reed and Griffen Vanderlip and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on Saturday, March 30th at the Unadilla Rod and Gun Club at 1:00.  For those who wish to donate in Ralph’s honor, please consider contributing to the Unadilla Emergency Squad 77 Clifton Street Unadilla, NY 13849 or Catskill Area Hospice 297 River Street Service Road Suite 1 Oneonta, NY 13820.  Online condolences may be made at:   www.wmaddenfh.com.  Arrangements by the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home 123 Main Street Unadilla.

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