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Ramon DeCola Obituary
POWELL - Ramon (Ray) E. DeCola, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away with his family at his side on April 3, 2017.
He was born September 17, 1930 in Shadyside, Ohio to Lucy and Dominic DeCola. Ray graduated from Shadyside High School and West Liberty State College, earning a degree in education. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. After serving in the Army, Ray taught for over 50 years in the Ohio public schools.
Over 24 years, he coached football for New Albany, St. Mary's, Johnstown, and Urbana High Schools. He was a football and tennis coach at Urbana High School for 12 years with many winning seasons. He then started the Urbana University football program where he was the head coach for 4 years. In 2006, he was inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Ray continued to keep busy in his retirement by volunteering for local food pantries and tutoring students at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. Ray also volunteered extensively for the coaches at The Ohio State University's football recruiting program. He enjoyed attending OSU games with his family, and was a dedicated brother, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather, committed to celebrating his family's life events.
He is survived by 3 sons - Greg DeCola (Nancy) of Springfield, OH, Doug DeCola (Paula) of Ney, OH, and David DeCola (Renee Thorsvold) of Dublin, OH, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, countless friends, former students he taught and athletes he coached.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Thomas and Eugene.
Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017, at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 450 W. Olentangy Rd., Powell, OH. A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Rd., Columbus, on Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to HEART Food Pantry of Reynoldsburg or Urbana High School Athletics. Condolences may be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.
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David Smith
April 10, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with the family. I coached football with Ray at Reynoldsburg High School. A great guy! Loved learning the unbalanced offense from Coach DeCola. Rest in peace Ray, God bless.
S Bowen
April 6, 2017
The world is a darker place without this fine gentleman. Peace to Mr. Decola and his family. All are in my prayers.
HEART FOOD PANTRY
April 6, 2017
Ray was a great man with a giving spirit. He served without complaining at the HEART Food Pantry where we miss his smiling face and gentle presence.
Jackie CacciaRomanish
April 6, 2017
I was sorry to hear about Coach DeCola. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Suellen DeCola
April 6, 2017
We love you Uncle Raymon. You will be in our hearts forever!! xxxxxooooo Suellen and Gary
Donn King
April 6, 2017
A great coach, St. Mary's HS class 1967
Chris Baker
April 6, 2017
Coach was a great man and motivator. I was happy to be a part of his football program at Urbana University in 1985. I also had opportunities to meet with him at Franklin County Detention Center as well at High School games when we ran into each other and he would just talk about the guys and the good times. He leaves a great legacy. Thanks DeCola family for sharing him with us!
Thanks for the Vision COACH!!
April 6, 2017
I fondly remember Coach DeCola from his days at St Mary High School 1963-1967
Jodi (Wright) McKnight
April 6, 2017
So sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I loved Mr. DeCola as my teacher and our football coach!
Lila Grimes
April 6, 2017
Fondly remember Mr. Decola from days long ago at New Albany High School. Sympathy and comfort to his family.
Steve and Julie Atwood
April 5, 2017
Dear DeCola family, Our hearts are broken with the news of Coach DeCola's passing. I worked for him at the Johnstown Pool and cheered for the teams he lead to victory. Steve played football for him for four years and loved every moment. He even trusted me to babysit for you boys. He is remembered fondly in our home. He will be missed. Sincerely, Steve and Julie (Van Fossen) Atwood and family
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