This Book of Memories memorial website is designed to be a permanent tribute paying tribute to the life and memory of Ralph Vartigian. It allows family and friends a place to re-visit, interact with each other, share and enhance this tribute for future generations. We are both pleased and proud to provide the Book of Memories to the families of our community.

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Condolence From: Huge Johnson
Condolence: I remember watching "Commander Ralph" with the "Goodship News" before school in the morning, back in the early '70s. I did not know Mr.Vartigan, but always felt a kinship with his television persona, and remember also his time with WTEN through the years. Here in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, I had always felt more of an affiliation with the Albany area, than with any of the city areas East of here, and Ralph Vartigan helped to shape my view of the Capital District, in a positive light. Thank you Mr. Ralph Vartigan for being a good memory for me.
Wednesday November 08, 2023
Condolence From: Huge Johnson
Condolence: I remember watching "Commander Ralph" with the "Goodship News" before school in the morning, back in the early '70s. I did not know Mr.Vartigan, but always felt a kinship with his television persona, and remember also his time with WTEN through the years. Here in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Inhad always felt more of an affiliation with the Albany area, than with any of the city areas East of here, and Ralph Vartigan helped to shape my view of the Capital District, in a positive light. Thank you Mr. Ralph Vartigan for being a good memory for me.
Wednesday November 08, 2023
Condolence From: Joseph & Sandra Flanigan
Condolence: Im A good friend and neighbor of Charleen Akullian and we are very sorry for the loss of such a fine person it is never easy but is even harder when loose someone around the holidays
our prayers are with you
Saturday December 19, 2015
Condolence From: Joe Condon
Condolence: Had the honor of working with Ralph Vartigan, when Capital Cities owned WTEN-TV and WROW-Radio, and we were all at 341 Northern Boulevard. He was a very talented TV and radio broadcaster, who became a major part of our Capital Region culture. On a personal note, Ralph was a delight to work with. Always, kind and caring, about his work colleagues. A nice man, who will be missed. God Bless You Ralph Vartigan.
Joe Condon
Albany Broadcasting.
Wednesday December 16, 2015
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