Ralph D. Kochanowski

He was born on February 14, 1977, the son of the late Dan and Sandy Kochanowski. He was a 1996 graduate of Sherman Central School. A hardworking man, who worked for Safford Services for 20 years. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends and spending time with family. He was the best Dad but and even better papa.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor, sarcasm, and famous “you mess with the bull, you get the horn’s” saying.

He leaves behind a wife, Nicole Kochanowski, whom he married on August 28, 2015. A daughter Taylor Kochanowski (Derek Wise) of Sherman, NY, a son Hunter Kochanowski of Sherman, NY, a son Alexander Kochanowski (Cathryn Gray) of Westfield, NY, a step-son Tyler (Leanne) Donnelly of Wattsburg, PA. Five grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Carson, Jaxson, and Kenley Kramer of Sherman, NY, Adyson Newlands of Ripley, NY, Harleigh Donnelly of Wattsburg, PA. A sister, Rachel (Brett) Freligh of Sherman, NY.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, 11:00 am April 20, 2024 at the South Ripley Methodist Church. 10008 NE Sherman, RD Ripley, NY.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to Sherman Stanley Hose Co. Po Box 574 Sherman, NY 14781 or Ripley Hose Co. Po Box 342 Ripley, NY 14775.