Ralph Boeringer

Ralph Boeringer, retired NYC Harlem Firefighter, with Engine 35 passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Dec. 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in Port Charlotte, FL.
Ralph is survived by his cherished wife of 61 yrs., Mary. His son, Edward Boeringer, his daughter Theresa and her husband, David Herrick, and daughter Linda Safe. His 8 grandchildren, Domonique, Dana, Joe, Kyle, Carli, Taylor , Nick, and Kevin. As well as 3 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, August and Margaret (Schumann) Boeringer and son-in-law, Thorn Safe,
Ralph was born in Astoria, NY. After retiring from the FDNY, a job he loved, he worked as the VP of Operations at S.L. Green Management Corp. in NYC. He was a long-time resident of NY before retiring permanently to Punta Gorda, FL.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home, 1515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950. Mass service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18th at 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 211 W. Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950. Interment will follow at Charlotte Memorial Cemetery, 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Rd., Punta Gorda, Fl 33950. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ralphs' name to the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. c/o Engine 66/Ladder 61., 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. www.NYFFBurnCenter.org.
Friends may visit online @www.johnsontaylorfuneral.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home in Punta Gorda, Fl.