Ralph N. Dodge, 91, 0f E. Syracuse past away Sunday. He was a life resident of the Syracuse area. He retired from Dairylea Company in 1977 after over 25 years of service. He was a proud member of the 1st Marine Division having serving in World War II and Korean War and having survived the invasion of Guadalcanal. He was a member of the VFW Salt City Post. Ralph was a member of the Pastimes Athletic Club for over 65 years and coached the youth baseball team for 13 years. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church for over 55 years. He was predeceased by his wife Anne Schill Dodge in 1983, a son Patrick, and six brothers Carl, Earl, Paul, Harry, Bill, Ed and two sisters France Gordon and Adelaide Niles. He is survived by three sons, Micheal (Mark) Dodge, of Mattydale, Peter (Monica Cappa), of E. Syracuse, Ralph E. (Susan) Dodge,of Minoa, daughter in law Julie Cook, of Lafayette, grandchildren John, Donna and Stephan Dodge, Mackenzie Cook, great grandchildren Allison, Lindsay, John Katie and Deanna. Services 10:00am Friday at Gang Memorial Chapel 10:30am in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 4-7 pm at the funeral home 104 Fordham RD. at Teall Ave.