"He told me that his job even with the NYPD, he felt he was doing God's work"

On his own Facebook page, Ramos spoke of his faith and noted that he studied at Faith Evangelical Seminary, based in Tacoma, Washington, which also offers online courses…

Ramos was active in his church.

He served as an usher and as part of the church’s marriage ministry and life group ministry, Durso said.

“When his team was scheduled to serve, we never worried about whether Ralph would be there with his team to help. He was a humble man and was willing to help at any capacity; helping people to their seats, moms with their baby carriages or the elderly in and out of our elevator,” Durso said in a statement.