Ralph Blackman RIP

We note with sadness the death of a long-time member of Saint James, Mr. Ralph Blackman, who died last week just before Thanksgiving. Mr. Blackman served on the altar at Saint James for many years, and later moved to Florida. A few years ago he returned to New York with his wife Mary, who predeceased him in 2006. Mr. Blackman’s health was in decline even prior to Mary’s death, and he has been in a home in Brooklyn for the last several years. His funeral will take place at St Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, 331 Hawthorn Street, at 7 pm on Thursday November 29. May he rest in peace.