Ralph David Fuss Sr. of Ghent passed away June 20, 2010. He was born April 17th, 1933 in Hudson, New York the son of the late John and Marguerite Roraback Fuss.   He loved gardening, his pets and all animals. He enjoyed puttering with mechanics and carpentry all of which he was good at. He enjoyed just being home around the people and things he liked. Ralph was in the U S Air Force from 1952 to 1953. He worked for the Ghent Highway department for many years.   Ralph was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Nancy.  Until his own illness he would visit her daily at the nursing home. He was  a caring and gentle man.    He is survived by his wife; Nancy Rivenburg-Fuss, his sons; Ralph Jr and Craig Fuss, his daughter and her husband; Carol and Mark Usyk , 3 grandchildren; Trisha, Justin and Zachary Usyk, his brothers; John and Richard Fuss and his sister Mary Wagner..   Family will receive friends Friday June 25th from 5 to 7 pm at the French, Gifford, Preiter and Blasl funeral home, 25 Railroad Avenue, Chatham. Interment will be private.   Memorials may be made to the Columbia Greene Humane Society or the American Cancer Society. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.frenchblasl.com.