Ronald William Schaefer Sr.

Ronald "Ron" William Schaefer Sr., 86, of Livingston, N.J., passed away peacefully on May 30, 2014, at Inglemoor Rehabilitation & Care Center in Livingston.
The family will receive relatives and friends today, Tuesday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston. The funeral will be held at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home today at 2 p.m. Interment shall be privately held at a later date.
Ron was born in East Orange, N.J., and lived in Hillside, N.J., before enjoying a longtime residency in Livingston, which began in 1956.
A World War II Navy veteran, Ron went on to obtain his B.S. in accounting from Seton Hall University.
He was blessed with an inquisitive mind, and combined opportunities in finance and management during his career which included professional associations with Puder & Puder (now Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd.), Muir's Department Stores, and Homa Co.
Ron (Pop-Pop, Uncle Ronnie) cherished his family and friends, as well as time spent down the shore in Seaside Park, N.J.
He also pursued many interests, and usually could be found with a tool box in one hand and a golf club in the other, when not rooting for the Yankees and Giants.
Ron's departure leaves a great void previously filled so beautifully for so many years by his kind, gentle manner, and sense of humor.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, Wilhelmina (Klaile) Schaefer Meyers and William C. Schaefer.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Roake); his sister, Lois Baird; sisters-in-law, Viola Lupo and Rosemarie Alvarez; brother-in-law, Edward Roake; children, Kathleen (Richard Carlin) and Ronald Jr. (Marisa); grandchildren, Nicholas (Nicole), Douglas, and Christopher; family friend, Alene Goines, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, 31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, N.J. 07205, the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, N.J. 07834, or your favorite charity.