LAGRANGEVILLE – Ralph Gastin, 55, an area resident since 1980, died on January 23, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a brief illness. He previously lived in the Bronx.

Ralph was born on July 5, 1966 in the Bronx. He was the owner and operator of Countywide Contracting in LaGrange for over 25 years and Mid-Hudson Distributing for 6 years.

Ralph was a varsity football and baseball coach at both John Jay High School in East Fishkill as well as Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie for over 10 years.

Ralph had an infectious laugh and a tremendous love for his sons. He was generous to everyone, and his craft of carpentry was impeccable. He treated every job he did like it was for a family member. He loved classic cars and spending hours trying to find good finds on any marketplace. He liked to watch classic comedy movies, inspirational speeches, and loved helping others that were in need,. He was an avid antiquer and admired the most unique things in life. He loved beautiful mountain landscapes in the country and sunset skies. He loved riding his bike and hiking. Ralph was the type of guy to do everything and would want zero credit for it. He never made anything about himself, he was one of the most unselfish people to be around.

He is survived by his sons, Dan Gastin and Nick Gastin, both of Lagrange; his wife, Ann Gastin of Lagrange, his mother, Marie Sanford of LaGrange; his siblings, Dan Gastin and his wife Laura of Ulster Park, Thomas R. and Dawn Sanford of LaGrange, Andrew Sanford of Hyde Park, First Sgt. Joseph Sanford and Jennifer of Hannibal, Mary and James Haight of FL, Michael and Alexa Sanford of Kingsland, GA, Katherine Sanford of Wappingers Falls, and Daniel and Kylie Sanford of New Haven, CT; his niece, Brooke Gastin; his uncle and aunts, John and Rosalie Brancaccio and Madeline Sidoti, and many cousins.

Donations may be made towards a scholarship that is being established. Checks may be made payable to Our Lady of Lourdes High School, 131 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Please write "Ralph Gastin Scholarship Fund" in the memo field.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5 – 8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10 am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery.

Please visit Ralph's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.