SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ruth Alsop, 82, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on January 23 after a short illness.
She was born February 24, 1931 in Melrose, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late William and Mary O’Neil Condell. She attended St. Mary’s Academy in Melrose, after which she attended Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, where she received her Master’s degree in Music. She also attended the Yale School of Music, eventually moving to Colorado to further her study in music.
She was a cellist for 50-plus years with the New York City Orchestra Ballet. She toured with Columbia Artists with the Gotham Trio. Ruth was also a cellist for the Radio City Music Hall and taught music at Brooklyn College and Potsdam University for many years. When the Statue of Liberty reopened, Ruth played with Frank Sinatra at the ceremonies. She owned Schoolhouse Antiques in Saratoga.
Ruth is survived by her daughter Marin Alsop and her Partner Kristin Jurkscheit of Baltimore, Maryland; Sisters, M. Elaine Love of Saratoga Springs, Clair Meuse of Wilton, Maine, Nancy Green of Wakefield, Massachusetts; Beloved grandson, Auden Alsop, 11 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews and adored friends.
The family will hold a Tribute to Ruth’s amazing life later in the year.
Online condolences can be made at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
