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Ronald Grambo Obituary
Ronald Alan Grambo, 53 of Scottsdale lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Ron was born in Cleveland, OH on June 27, 1957. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lorri (Mackey), two daughters, Natalie and Nicole, father-Ronald E. & wife, Shelley (Tampa), mother-Jacqueline (Cleveland). He was also a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, and cousin. He also had many countless friends, confidants and business associates that he touched on a daily basis. He earned his undergraduate & MBA from Cleveland State University and was proud to earn his certification from the Project Management Institute. Ron worked in various Information Technology positions in the valley over the years including the past 4 years with CVS/Caremark in Scottsdale. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family taking Disney vacations and watching and playing sports with his daughters including coaching both girls' softball teams. He enjoyed playing racquetball and following college football, especially Ohio State. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30th at 10am at McDowell Mountain Community Church at 10700 N. 124th Street in Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in kind to the family.
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for Ronald Grambo
Mark Bool
April 21, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Ron for several years at CVS. He was an outstanding project manager! More importantly it was a privilege calling him a friend. We spent many hours together on racquetball courts. He would often talk about his wife and girls and the things going on in his life. His face would light up and that infectious smile would appear. Ron was a good man. He is still in our hearts and missed by many.
May 27, 2011
To the love of my life. I miss you so much it hurts. It's still hard for me to believe that you're gone. I keep waiting for you to walk through the door and everything will be OK again. I miss your smile, our inside jokes and the way only you could comfort me and assure me everything is alright. I find comfort in our beautiful daughters every day when I look at them and see a part of you. They truly are the greatest gift. I know someday we'll be together again, but I miss you so much every day. I know you are in God's hands and are happy to be with your grandparents, aunt and uncle again. I'm sure my Dad was happy to see you again and I'm know my Mom sure loved to meet you. I know you will continue to watch over and protect the girls and I just the way you did when you were here with us. I love you and miss you so much and you will forever remain in my heart. Until we meet again my love.
All my love...forever and ever,
Lorri
Roger Morris
May 11, 2011
Lorri, I am grievously saddened to hear of your loss. Ron was a great guy and one of the best people I have ever worked with. I pray that God comfort you and your girls in this most difficult time. I am not much of a drinker but I will raise a toast to Ron tonight.
May 9, 2011
Dear Lorri, I am Kathe Shelley's sister. I am deeply sorry about the loss of your husband, the father of your girls. I know from my grandchildren and children that the two of you produced two beautiful wonderful girls and we all will hold them in our thoughts. Kathe Sutfin ,
Lisa Papa
May 9, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Ron and always enjoyed his sense of humor. He was a joy to work with and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family during this difficult time.
Cindy Kratsas
May 6, 2011
Dear Lorrie,
My family and I are so sorry to hear about Ron. We haven't seen him in many years, but know that he must have been a wonderful man to be so loved by you and Natalie and Nicole. Our thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathy, Cindy (Shelley's sister) and George Kratsas and family
Marti Skarupa
May 5, 2011
Lorri,
I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved husband. Such a terrible tragedy at such a young age. Remember, though, all the beautiful moments that you and your daughters shared with him. May God comfort you at this time.
With deepest Sympathy
Laurie Wilson
May 3, 2011
Dear Lorrie, Natalie and Nicole,
I am so very, very sorry about Ron. I have not seen "Ronnie" for years, but have been updated on your lives in Arizona many times from Aunt Shelley and Uncle Ron. I wish you all well and hope your sadness subsides soon.
Sincerely, Laurie Wilson
Leslie Amicone
May 2, 2011
Dear Lorrie.
We've never met, but, my sister Shelley has had only great things to say about you and the girls. I'm so sorry for all of you.
Sincerely, Leslie Amicone
Scott Hosler
May 2, 2011
To the Grambo family,
My sincere condolences to you all and the rest of the extended family. I was a coworker of Ron's located in Bannockburn, IL. I worked a few projects with him when I was a desktop support manager. Ron was truly a well-liked, organized, and very personable guy. He will be missed.
Lori Morgan
May 2, 2011
To Lorri, Natalie and Nicole - Ron was such a wonderful guy, who brought a lightness and humor to those of us fortunate to work with him. May God keep you in his care.
Kim Davis
May 2, 2011
Lorri,
I have been thinking about you all weekend. It was so nice to see all of the kids get together for the car wash. I hope those things give you all strength that so many of us are thinking of you all. I will never forget the time my softball team scrimmaged yours and the girls and Ron took it so serious. We will keep you in our prayers.
Uncle TATOR
May 1, 2011
RIP Ron!! I will miss our Disney adventures! Love & Strength to Lorri, Nat, & Nic.GOD be w/ you all!! Love of Ron does overly fill the hearts ever repairing its natural grief. So believe love out wieghs sorrow. You are all now the keeper of the keys to the R.A.Grambo museum to share stories & memories w/ everyone!! See ya soon. Love Uncle TATOR
Kathy Travous
May 1, 2011
Lorri, Natalie, and Nicole,
I'm so very saddened to learn of the loss of your wonderful husband and father. I will always remember sweet Natalie in my fifth grade class. May the Lord bless you and comfort you in the days ahead through your family and friends.
Ron Delp
April 30, 2011
We are so very sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
April 29, 2011
Lorri, Natalie and Nichole:
May the Lord comfort your heart as only He can do! Shad and Candice Lappe
Cheryl Johannan
April 29, 2011
Lorri, Natalie and Nicole,
There is little I can add to the wonderful tributes made by others. May your pain and sense of loss be eased by your wonderful memories - especially those Disney vacations. No one knows better than you what a loving family man Ron was. His physical pain is now over and he is in a place that knows neither pain nor suffering. May God continue to watch over you all.
Cheryl Johannan & Paul Randall
Frank Fortunato
April 29, 2011
Lorri and family,
Many years have gone by. As we all know Ron was a very special person.
On behalf of his friends that remain in NE Ohio and many of us from his high school days we are all saddened by your loss.
May God bless.
Angela Lang
April 29, 2011
i am sorry for your loss.
God is with you.
With Empathy,
Angela Lang
Beth and Paul Randall
April 29, 2011
Lorri, Natalie, and Nicole,
Paul and I are so sorry that Ron is gone. We have missed him at the gym for a while, but still kept in touch occasionally. We think of him now while playing wallyball! His spin on the ball is legendary. Miss his grin, jokes, laugh and all. Our hearts go out to you all.
Mary Miller
April 29, 2011
I will miss Ron, his infectious smile, his many stories, and his kindness to others. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 28, 2011
Lorri,
God Bless you and the girls, and may the grace of God and good fortune be with you. May Ron rest in peace, my fallen brother.
Tom Rudary, Maple Hts, Ohio
Hilber Blair
April 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Lorri and the girls. I enjoyed many laughs with Ron over the years...at work, playing cards and playing golf (Ron with his antigue clubs!). Ron will be missed!
Sandy, Alex, and Matthew Reed
April 28, 2011
Lorri, Natalie, and Nicole,
We are so very very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Having just recently been through the same loss ourselves, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers - we have felt your pain. Take care of each other.
Donnie Lutes
April 28, 2011
Ron's smiling face will be greatly missed here at the office. He was an an outstanding person and a joy to know and work with at CVS/Caremeark. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and I know that he will always be remembered as a loving man who proudly served his country, family and community and who left us way too soon.
Tammie Blum
April 27, 2011
Lorri, Natalie and Nicole,
Ron will be missed by the many people he touched in his life here on earth. He was a great person who loved to coach and be on the softball field with his girls. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Tim Filipi
April 27, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Ron was a joy to work with. He had such passion for life. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Jonna Shine
April 27, 2011
Ron was a great person and love his wife and girls. The change in his voice when he would speak of his family. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family.
Leisa Visconti
April 27, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ron loved to show me the wonderful calendars that Lorri made with pictures of their daughters. He was a very proud father. He will definitely be missed.
Try to remember that those who live in our hearts never die.
Rob Gibson
April 27, 2011
When I think of Ron I remember the following:
- That smile and chuckle when he thought up a great one liner or when he recounted a funny story..
- The many pep talks about how I can improve my career, exercise, life, etc, etc. He was very caring about his friends.
- He was instrumental in helping me advance my career.. this in turn has had a huge impact on my own quality of life and that of my family.
His friends and family have lost so much with his passing but I know we are so much better off for the time he was in our lives. Thanks Ron.. you will be greatly missed!!
Jay Johnson
April 27, 2011
Ron was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, which made him my brother. As his colleague here at CVS Caremark, I enjoyed many late afternoon conversations with him on a variety of topics. In business matters he was well-spoken: usually direct and to the point. In more personal conversation, he was deep and insightful. I will miss this time with him most.
A Reed
April 27, 2011
I can only imagine what the family is going through. Rember Revalation 21:4. "He will wipe out every tear from their eye and death will be no more..."
Terri Foley
April 27, 2011
I will best remember Ron for the love of his girls, Natalie and Nicole. We would chat at work and his eyes would change and soften when he talked about them.
Keith Blum
April 27, 2011
Ron was a passionate person who enjoyed his work and co-workers and spoke fondly and often of his family. We will miss his smile and engaging conversations. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron's family and all who knew him and will be changed by his passing.
April 27, 2011
We are very sorry for the loss of Ron. He will be missed at work by all of us.
Steve & Lisa Glennie
April 27, 2011
Lori, We pray that the Lord Jesus will comfort you and the girls during this difficult time. Here are a few bible verses that remind us all that God is our best answer.
II Corinthians 1:10
“We were crushed and overwhelmed, and feared that we would never live through it…we saw how powerless we were to help ourselves; but that was good, for we put everything into the hands of God, who alone could save us… And he did help us and save us… and we expect him to do it again and again.”
Release Your Grief:
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mt 5:4
Pour out your heart to God, for he is our refuge. Ps 62:8
Receive From Others:
Carry each other’s burdens. Gal 6:2
Look after each other so that none of you will fail to find God’s best blessing. Heb 12:15
Refuse To Be Bitter:
Watch out that no bitterness takes root among you. It causes deep trouble, hurting many in their spiritual lives. Heb 12:15
Rely On Christ:
I have learned the secret of being happy anytime in everything that happens, I can do all things in Christ, because he gives me strength. Phil 4:13
Lean On Christ For Stability:
You, Lord, give true peace to those who depend on you. Isaiah 26:3
For he is settled in his mind that God will take care of him. Ps 112:7
Listen To Christ For Direction:
I know what I am planning for you, says the Lord. I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. Jer 29:11
Accept What Cannot Be Changed.
Focus On What’s Left, Not What’s Lost.
Remember What’s Important.
Alan Merrow
April 27, 2011
Dear Lorrie,
Kim and I are so very sorry to hear about Ron. We will keep you and the kids in our prayers. Love Alan Kim and family.
Ron sporint his nice goggles on the court
Rick Miller
April 27, 2011
Lorri, what a great picture you chose of Ron. Judging by the smile on his face I'm sure that you and the girls where in the room with him when it was taken. Ron was a passionate man and it showed in all aspects of his life. He will truly be missed. I know it's not a good picture but Ron is the only one that I know who could pull off wearing those glasses on the court.
Mark Bool
April 27, 2011
Ron was a man of character, someone who believed in doing what was right, a wonderful co-worker, a challenging racquetball player, but most of all a good friend. He lit up when he talked about his family. They were clearly the love and focus of his life. Ron will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
April 27, 2011
Dear Lorrie, I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Natalie and Nicole. Love, Kim Wilver & boys
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