Ralph C. Varick

Ralph C. Varick, 78, born January 18, 1942, died on Saturday, March 21st at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Ralph resided in Clifton, NJ as the son of the late Thomas and Fanny Varick. After leaving the Air Force, Ralph lived and worked in Manhattan for NCR for almost 20 years. He summered on Fire Island, NY and spent winters skiing in Vermont. In 1983, Ralph, with Donna, moved to Vermont full time, and in 1987 established Varick Associates. Ralph loved dogs, especially golden retrievers. He was a founder and first director of the Manchester Dog Park holding fundraisers at Orvis and establishing the physical configuration. The beauty of Vermont was especially important, the outdoors, mountains and skiing. He loved volleyball, boating, entertaining friends, and most of all his family. Ralph leaves Donna, the love of his life of 37 years, an aunt, several cousins spanning 3 generations, 2 nieces and their families, and a brother. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Service P.O. Box 885 Manchester Center, VT 05255. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.