Ron EIGENBROD Obituary

EIGENBROD, Ron
Ron Eigenbrod, 59 - avid adventurer, outdoorsman, gentleman farmer, and founder & CEO of Lightstat, Inc - died suddenly at his New Hartford home on Christmas Eve of a heart attack. Born on April 12, 1952 in Hanover, NH, Ron lived the first few years of his life near the farm of his maternal grandparents in Woodstock, VT before moving to Suffield, where he grew up and attended high school. After graduating from the University of Connecticut in Storrs in 1974, Ron worked for several years in the energy industry before founding his own company in 1983, Lightstat Inc in Pleasant Valley. Lightstat quickly grew to have an influential presence in the energy conservation industry and sold its light-activated temperature control systems to customers internationally. A passionate conservationist and an active member of the New Hartford Land Trust, Ron spent much of his spare time outdoors, hiking, skiing, and working on his farm. He especially enjoyed the time spent on his tractor. He and his company Lightstat were involved in matching gifts to United Way. He will be remembered as a bold and lively soul unencumbered by conventions or the elements, his kinetic and daring spirit always full of life. His absence will be felt, and his jovial personality will be missed. Ron was a kind and loving husband, brother, and uncle, instilling the spirit of exploration in all those around him. Ron leaves his wife, Ginger (Panikoff) Eigenbrod, of New Hartford; his sister Roxanne Eigenbrod Zak and her husband Michael, of Concord, MA; his two nieces Adrienne and Marianna, and brother David McCarthy; and many other loving family members and friends and his two cats Tiggie and Buddy.
Services will be held at the North Congregational Church in New Hartford on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 5 Steele Road, New Hartford has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron's memory can be made to the New Hartford Land Trust or Animal Friends of CT. Visit an online guestbook at Montano-shea.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 30, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Ron EIGENBROD

20 Entries

Grace Krisgstin

January 12, 2012

There are stars whose light reaches the earth only after they themselves have disintegrated. And there are individuals whose memory lights the world after they have passed from it. These lights shine in the darkest night and illumine for us the path.....

Carroll Fitzgerald

January 5, 2012

It was truly a shock to hear of Ron's passing. Although I did not know him very well, it was always a pleasure to visit with him at the various trade shows we both frequented. Ron was a true gentleman. Please accept the condolences of everyone at Novar Controls. Ron will surely be missed.

Jim Kauhl

January 5, 2012

Ginger,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Lightstat family. Ron was such a gentleman and a pleasure to be around. His smile and grace will certainly be missed. SPECS won't be the same without him.

Elena Boone

January 4, 2012

Ginger:
I was so saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Guitar Center has been a customer of Lightstat for years and have always thought him as a dear friend more than a just another vendor we did business with. Our heartfelt condolances go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Jay Kelly

January 4, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. Ron was one of the most genuine, knowledgeable and gentlemenly leaders I have known. He was always looking out for others both personally and professionally. He will be greatly missed, but demonstrated to many of us the right way to live with enthusiasm, energy and joy. I know I am a better person for having known him and the way he lived.

Cynthia Ulrich

January 3, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. John & I remember visiting your shop in Avon & saw Ron installing locks on your display cases. He was smiling as usual.

Cathy Munoz

January 3, 2012

Dear Ginger,
Ron was a true gentleman, well renowned within our industry. Both you and Ron have been great friends, he will be missed dearly. I feel honored to have been considered his friend and so fortunate to have known him. He will be missed dearly.

Morgan Leonard

January 3, 2012

Dear Ginger,
I met Ron through business and we grew to be friends. He was a great guy and wise beyond his years. I enjoyed the time we spent talking business as well as the fun things in life. I will miss those conversations. Ron had a keen mind, generous spirit, and a kind heart. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Popinchalk

January 3, 2012

We offer our compassion on the passing of Ron. He was a great champion for a more sustainable earth. namaste

Karen Tyson

January 2, 2012

Dear Ginger,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your dear, Ron. You, his friends and family, and the entire New Hartford community, whom he so deeply supported, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Devon Haap

January 1, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss Ginger. Ron was a great man as well as a great leader.

Judy Chipman

December 31, 2011

Sorry for your loss Ginger.Ron will always be in our hearts.Memories are also with us keep them close to your heart.
Judy & Chip

Evan Petrakis

December 30, 2011

I am deeply saddened for your families loss.

Susan Chipman

December 30, 2011

You are missed and i pray for comfort to your family and friend and your team-member at lightstat. It was a great 14yr of working for you and i will miss your smiling face walking through the building at lightstat.

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