Bacchus, Alvin S.

ALBANY — Alvin S. Bacchus, age 86, died May 29, 2019, at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 27, 1933 in Guyana, South America, the son of the late Alfred and Sarah Bacchus.

Alvin retired from Albany Medical Center as a Registered Nurse in 1998.

Alvin is survived by his wife of 56 years Edna; two sons, Sherlock and Andrew Bacchus; two brothers, Max and Cubie Bacchus. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours on Friday, June 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 235 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albany.

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He enjoyed playing, coaching and watching sports. Ralph coached Carman Little League Baseball and Rotterdam Babe Ruth. Ralph was a dedicated husband and father, and enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Carl Graziane and Leonard Bushee. Survivors include his loving wife, Doris Barone; his cherished son, Ralph (Cheryl) Barone III; beloved grandchildren, Austin, Hunter and Izora Barone; sisters, Roselyn Graziane and Carolyn Caffalette.

The funeral service with military honors will be held at Demarco & Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam on Thursday, June 6, at 12 p.m. A calling period will be held prior on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Demarco & Stone. Entombment will be at Schenectady Memorial Park following the service on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 381480142 or Boys Town, 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town, NE, 68010.

Online condolences may be made at glenvillefuneralhom e.com