Ralph Kumar was born on January 14, 1948 in Guyana to the late Mangree and Nanda Kumar, and migrated to the US on a student’s visa.   He was the father of 3 boys namely, Ramananda Kumar (deceased), Raymond and Raphael Kumar.

Ralph journey on earth ended on January 11, 2012 at Brooklyn VA Hospital.  Memorial Services were held Tuesday January 17 and Wednesday January 18,  at  J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, Inc. with Pandit Shree Rama Jee officiating. Ralph was laid to rest on January 18, 2012 at Calverton National Cemetery, Long Island, New York.

Ralph attended the US Army Infantry School, studied airborne and obtained his diploma in 1969.  Ralph then pursued Engineering and obtained a Bachelors in Engineering in 1991.

Sergeant Ralph Kumar proudly served the US Military/Airborne Services for 20 years and was subsequently transferred to the US Army Reserve in 1994. Ralph also served the United States Postal Service for 20 years as an Examination Cerk/Supervisor.

Honors:           Certificate of Appreciation from the Commander-in-Chief, President Richard Nixon

                         Certificate of Appreciation from Airborne 1st Special Force in 1981

                         Certificate of Appreciation for 20 years of dedicated services to the US Federal Government in 1991

                         77th US Army Reserve Award Certificate of Achievement in 1991

Ralph enjoys family events, entertaining and caring for children, music, reading, driving, and took pride in serving his country unconditionally. 

Ralph departed this life on January 11, 2012, and leaves to mourn his beloved wife Azeezan Kumar; two sons from his previous marriage:  Raymond and Raphael Kumar; 3 brothers Hemnauth, Denis and Rudy Kumar; 2 grandchildren:  Jonathan and Andrew Kumar, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

All the relatives of Mr. Ralph Kumar wish him a safe journey to Paradise

 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me besides the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk though the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou are with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

 Acknowledgements

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation and sincere thanks for all acts of kindness shown to them in their time of sorrow.

Special thanks go out to the Veteran Hospital’s staff in Brooklyn for the excellent care given to Ralph Kumar during his hospitalization.