Ralph G. Hussey, 88, of Mattapoisett died Sunday December 29, 2013 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Margaret Austin (Paine) Hussey; they were married for 55 years.
Born in Salem, the son of the late Lillian (Gammans) and Harry Francis Hussey, he lived in Mattapoisett for many years.
Mr. Hussey was the former proprietor of a saw mill in Mattapoisett.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army with the 89th Infantry Division in the Rhineland, Central Europe, and France.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. "Pop" attended every school function and sporting event that his grandchildren were involved in.
His family would like to give a special thank you to Fairhaven Active Day for their wonderful care given to Ralph.
He is survived by three children, Marsha G. Giordano and her husband William, George P. Hussey and his partner Ruth Ellen Geoffrey, and Frances P. Vickers and her husband Timothy; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.