Ralph Allen Putnam

Ralph Putnam of Land O' Lakes, Florida passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at his home. Ralph was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 13th, 1952 to Philip C. Putnam and Helen (Albers) Putnam and graduated from Potsdam High School. He was married to Susan (Tupper) Putnam on December 29th, 1979. Ralph worked as an independent dairy distributor for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends and watching the Cleveland Browns, Boston Red Sox, Syracuse Orange, and golf with his family.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife Susan T. Putnam and his two sons, Joshua L. Putnam and Samuel R. Putnam and his wife Megan of Tampa, Florida and grandson, Whitney; one brother, Douglas Putnam and his wife Linda Putnam; two sisters, Paula Winters and Sandra Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Helen, as well as his sister, Pamela Gast.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8th, at Gonzalez Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation at donate.fisherhouse.org.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, FL, www.gonzalezfuneral.com, 813-931-1833.