1953 - 2024
OBITUARY
Wappingers- Allen Ronald Blake of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17th 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. He was born in Schenectady, NY. on February 20th, 1953. Son of Virginia Tilton and the late Allen R. Blake. Ron graduated from Roy C. Ketcham in 1971. He was the owner/operator of Blake Paving and excavating for over 40 years. He married the former Christine Ranalli on August 30th, 1975 in Wappingers. Ron is survived by his loving wife Christine of 49 years, his daughter Jennifer Alvarez and grand-daughter Izabella Alvarez and her father Albert. Ron is survived by his mother Virginia Tilton and predeceased by his father Allen, and also is survived by his sisters Karen Russell (Dave) and Cindy Lodato and several nieces and nephew. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing and driving in his Challenger on sunny days. He also enjoyed taking his granddaughter four wheeling. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Hudson Valley Hospice for their wonderful care during this difficult time. Memorial contributions may be made to www.hvhospice.org. There will be no services with keeping of his wishes and cremation has taken place. He is at peace now and will be greatly missed.