Ralph A. Bounty

Ralph A. Bounty, 99, a lifelong resident of Stamford, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Edgehill. Born in Stamford on July 13, 1926, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Florence Bounty. He graduated from Stamford High School in the Class of 1944 and served in World War II with the 20th Air Corps in Guam.

Following his military service, he furthered his education at Syracuse University and the Harvard Business School.

Ralph was the president of the former A.E. Bounty Building Supplies Co. in Stamford and also worked as a stockbroker with the former Wall Street firm Shields & Company. In addition, he developed extensive acreage in Stamford, including Butternut Lane where he resided for 56 years before moving to Edgehill.

He was also a founder of the Roxbury Swim & Tennis Club, a member of the Stamford Yacht Club, and one of the original 39 members of the Good Ole Boys senior tennis association. He was a passionate Syracuse basketball and football fan, and his love for tennis, paddle tennis, and antique penny arcade machines was evident throughout his life.

Ralph was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Stamford. He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Grace Kozma Bounty; his children, Jay Bounty (wife Lauri), Gaye Pistel, Scott Bounty; four grandchildren, Whitney Bounty, Kyle Bounty Zorsky (husband Taylor), Adam Pistel, Kate Pistel, and great-grandson Arlo Zorsky. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Herbert and Helen, sister Doris, son-in-law, John Pistel, and his devoted dog Pepper.

We are deeply grateful to family, friends, and the Edgehill community for their love, support, and presence as we celebrate a life well lived.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to: Pacific House, PO Box 1252, Stamford, CT 06901.

To leave an online condolence message for Ralph’s family please visit the guestbook hosted on www.cognetta.com.