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Ronald Stevens Obituary

Ronald R. Stevens Sr. NassauRonald R. Stevens Sr., 76, of Nassau, passed away on July 11, 2014 at his home. Born in Albany he was the husband of Edith Stevens and son of the late Rensselaer and Bernice (Livingston) Stevens. A graduate of Albany High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He went on to become an Albany Firefighter from 1959 until his retirement in 1999. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He was a life member of the Tri-Village Bowhunters in Nassau, the Nassau Sportsman Club and the North American Hunting Club. Ronald loved to travel, visiting most of north America including Florida, Alaska and Canada. He is survived by his loving wife, Edith Stevens; son, Ronald R. Jr. (Deborah Ingerson) of Nassau; daughters, Tammy M. (Larry) Chesebro of Sprakers NY, Tina (John) Houck of Cohoes and Teresa Stevens (Steve Paster) of Albany; sister, Beverly Bombard of New Port Richey, FL; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ronald was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Lancier and Lorraine Rivenburg; and his dog, Baby, whom he cherished. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St., Nassau on Monday, July 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. The calling hours will conclude with a short prayer. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family would like to offer special thanks to Ronald's grandson, Christopher Aldous, for his care during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Pine West Plaza Building 4, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205-5515 or to the Parkinsons Research and Education Foundation, 951 NW 13th St., Suite 5E, Boca Raton, FL 33486. Online condolences may be offered at Mooneyfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2014.
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Edith & Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tammy Wernig

July 18, 2014

My grandpa was one of the greatest man I ever knew! Thank you for being such a big part of my life and for teaching me the things that u did...all our fishing, times on sand island...you will be missed so much and I will always hold you in my heart I love you grandpa???

tasha dwyer

July 16, 2014

Love you dad

Teresa Stevens

July 15, 2014

Rest well my friend.

Ron Stevens Jr

July 15, 2014

I would like to thank all of my family and friends for your support.
I would like to thank my Dad for being my Dad and Dad you fought the fight and you won, the good Lord is with you now! Love you forever
Tammy & Larry

Tammy& Larry Chesebro

July 15, 2014

I love you dad

Teresa Stevens

July 14, 2014

I want to thank everyone

Teresa Stevens

July 14, 2014

Love you grandpa

The Richardson's

July 14, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I will miss him so much. He was a great cousin and also a great artist. May he rest in peace. Love and God bless his family. I love you all and wish I could be there with you.

Anna Tourtellot

July 12, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I can still remember the fishing trips to Canada with Ronnie, my Dad (Marvin) and the rest of the crew like it was yesterday. He was a great man,a great sportsman and will surely be missed.

Kent Secor

July 12, 2014

Dear Edith and Teresa
We are sorry to hear of Rons passing. Please extend our condolences to the rest of the family.

Lois & Alan Bienstock- Paster

July 12, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. He will be sorely missed. On behalf of TriVillage Bowhunters and the Garrity's we send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Christine & David Garrity

July 12, 2014

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