Ralph Thomas Polese, Jr.February 10, 1976 - May 16, 2021 Ralph Thomas Polese, Jr., 45 aka Tom, a current resident of Dutchess County went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2021. Ralph was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, February 10th, 1976. He was the son of Maureen Colket who currently resides in Concord, North Carolina and Ralph Thomas Polese, Sr. who currently resides with his wife, Jeanne Polese, in Port Chester, New York. Ralph learned the drywall trade at a young age and had been self-employed in the trade. He loved God's creation and all his creatures particularly the birds and squirrels. He also loved to fish. If you ever saw Ralph with a big grin on his face you could be sure it was because he had just caught one. Most of all, he loved Jesus and could not wait to be home with him. You would often find Ralph on a street corner sharing God's word and praying with those in the community and those in need. He loved helping others. Ralph is survived by his fiancée, Krista Broas, who loved him more than could possibly ever be expressed. He also is survived by his brother, Thomas John Polese, who misses him dearly. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Alverna P. Hasker and Mary Agnes Ryan, and his paternal grandparents, Benedito Polese and Esther Polese, and his Aunt, Linda Hasker Schmidt. His mother, Maureen, is reminded of the day she gave birth to her beautiful boy 45 years ago and cannot wait till the Lord reunites them one day when there will be no more pain or tears and  they can fish, watch a Giants game, or just enjoy all of God's creatures together. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. Many thanks to Sweet's Funeral Home for assisting the family during this extremely trying time. A memorial service will be held in the near future by his fiancée, Krista Broas. Please feel free to email Krista at hope4peace68 @gmail.com to receive an invitation. Memorial donations can be made to: HOAM - Hopeonamission.org, or for information on a charity that is in its infancy stage in memory of Ralph T. Polese that will aid the homeless and addicted, please contact Krista Broas, P.O. Box 144, Staatsburg, NY 12580. To send an online condolence, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com .