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Ronald Shoemaker Obituary
Shoemaker
of Chenango Bridge
Ronald W. (Shoe) Shoemaker, 72, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mildred Shoemaker. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna (VanMarter) Shoemaker, Chenango Bridge; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jennifer Shoemaker, Bloomingdale, N.J. and daughter, Denise Shoemaker, Spring Hill, Florida; three grandchildren, Marisa Ann McCants, Spring Hill, Florida, Brendan and Evan Shoemaker, Bloomindale, N.J.; also several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. He was an Air Force Veteran serving as a Radar Tech, and with the Air Force Band serving 4 years during the Korean Conflict. Ron was a graduate of Broome Community College and was a Broadcast Engineer with WBNG-TV for 42 years until his retirement and presently was working part-time at WICZ-TV. He worked for many years at the Broome County Veterans Arena as an Electronics Engineer and for the Binghamton Senators Hockey Club. He was also a member of the Maine Community Band and the Musikwerein German Band, and the Mountain Air Brass Group from New Milford, Pa. He was also an active member of the Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church, and a member of the American Legion Post 0124, Lykens, Pa.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Monday, September 29, at the Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church, River Road, Chenango Bridge, with Rev. Daniel Ling officiating. Calling hours will be at the church on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Ron's memory to the Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church, 740 River Road, Chenango Bridge, N.Y. 13901; or to the Cheanango Bridge Volunteer Fire Company, Kattelville Road, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901. Arrangements are by the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, N.Y.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Shoemaker
ALAN M FINKELMAN
September 23, 2024
"Always check the power supply first," said Ronny. A line I'll never forget. I miss you, Ron.
Alan Finkelman
Jack & Peg Speelman
October 20, 2008
I met Mr Shoemaker at the wedding of my niece Jennifer and Bob Shoemaker. I found him a very engaging and interesting man and quick with a smile. He was sure fond of his Binghamton Hockey team. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mr Shoemaker and his family.
Jennifer Bachman Evans
October 6, 2008
Jim and I always smile when we think of Mr. Shoe. He was a great one. I always appreciated his wise counsel.
He had a way about him that you always knew that no matter what -- after you spoke to Ron -- things would turn out alright.
Among the life long lessons I learned from Ron...
1. Life is like cleaning the heads on a 3/4 deck.
2. It will be better in the new building. (place, etc.)
3. Sometimes, you have to get on the bus.
4. How to use the Internet. Yes, Ron had an Internet Connection before I could afford one and I got my first look at the Internet on his computer.
5. Binghamton Whalers rule!
On a serious note, Ron was always generous with his time and wherever he went he improved the space just by being there. I can't express how sad I was to hear this news, yesterday.
Please know that he and you are in our thoughts.
Jim & Jen Evans
Ron Cappiello
September 30, 2008
I remember Ronnie very well when I was employed in the broadcasting industry many, many years ago. He was very knowledgeable, and did not mind sharing his technical know-how with us younger guys who were just starting out in the area of Broadcast Engineering. My prayer is that Ron’s family will find comfort in knowing that he had so many friends, and touched so many lives in such a positive way.
Tom Disinger
September 30, 2008
What a great man !! Being around Ron was a joy..his laughter was infectious... I called on Ron for several years, when he worked at WBNG, and it was always one of my favorite stops.
Kurt Eschbach
September 30, 2008
Such a terrible loss.... I last saw Ron at a MCB concert in August and as always he greeted me with his big smile and outstretched hand. Ron always shared that he missed my father since his death in 2001 and it was nice to know my dad had such a caring friend.
Since I moved away in 2000 my contacts have been limited, but I always looked forward to getting back to Binghamton to see Ron and remind him that I actaully had been to Lykens and I was not lost.
May we all be comforted with the knowledge that the promises of Ron's faith are all being fulfilled in our Father's Heavenly Kingdom.
You will be missed.
Bruce Nelson
September 29, 2008
I met RonnieShoe when I was in WNBF's Explorer Post 12. What I learned from him about broadcast equipment was a big influence for me to eventually get an EE degree (although the computer bug bit and I ended up doing that). But i did put a station on the air using a lot of what Ronnie showed me about, well, all that stuff.
We will all miss him. He was one of a kind.
Pattie Seketa
September 29, 2008
I too was surprised and sadden to hear of Mr.Shoe's passing. Doing parades with the Maine Community Band just won't be the same without him. I always enjoyed our chats about our Hondas and life in Chenango Bridge. You have my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. May God Bless.
connie walter
September 29, 2008
dear denise, i am so sorry about your dad. he was a great man and now is up there with his mom. glad i had the opportunity to get to know him and your grandmother. If you need anything just let me know
Beverly Hamm
September 29, 2008
Dear Donna, Rob and Denise - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Heaven has gained a wonderful man, but he will be missed here on earth. I'm so sorry I was in Virginia and arrived home Monday aftertoon, too late for the services. With love and sympathy, Bev. Hamm and families, Doug and George
Joyce & Harry Smith
September 29, 2008
Donna, Rob, & family, we are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing, which we learned from the church's e-mail chain. We knew Ron from Chenango Bridge Methodist, sharing his God given talent, whether he was sitting in the sound booth or playing his trumpet in front of the congregation .
Regina Felice
September 29, 2008
Dear Mrs. Shoemaker,
Ron was one of a kind. I worked with him for almost 12 years at WBNG. When I lived out on Hunt Hill Road, I left for work one day and shortly developed a flat tire on I-88. I called the station, and they gave me Ron's number at home. I called him, and he came out to my car, fixed the flat, then made sure to follow me to work because I was driving on a donut tire. He and his crew of gentlemen could never do enough for anyone they met. He would often go out during rough weather and get the Traffic Director at her house, or ferry other employees up the hill from the Mall. He will be very dearly missed.
Keith Nelson
September 29, 2008
I was saddened to learn of Ron's untimely passing. I first knew Ron while a member of the old Explorer Post 12 at WNBF. Ron was always willing to share his knowledge with the aspiring broadcasters, many of whom went to to broadcasting careers.
I also knew Ron while working in Master Control at Channel 12. Ron was a master technician, he was unflappable in getting things working again. I will always remember Ronnie Shoe's great laugh and how he was able to find humor in any situation.
We're all better people for having known Ron. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time.
Tony McMahon
September 29, 2008
The Shoemaker Family:
I knew Ron from both WBNG and Fox 40 and never saw him down or even in a bad mood. He always had a smile and a chuckle and could brighten up the worst of days.
Truly a wonderful man that will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will Rieckenberg
September 29, 2008
Dear Donna and Family,
I was shocked at the passing of Ron,he was a great friend and golf partner.Riding with Ron on the golf cart when not talking about how bad at golf we were Ron would talk about the Broadcast industry and were the technology, and how he loved the direction it was going. I have so many great memories of Ron and his laughter. He will be dearly missed.
John Leslie
September 29, 2008
I am so sad. I met Ron in 1971 when I came to Binghatmon with WNBF Radio. He was an engineer at (then) WNBF TV. Ron was the friendly face in the crowd. From that time to this, I have always considered Ron to be a great friend and wonderful man. Ron may be gone now, but my fond memories of him will last my entire life.
Joanne Aumick (Margets)
September 29, 2008
Donna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless....
Jim & Connie Pratt
September 28, 2008
To the Shoemaker Family;
Connie & I were shocked to hear of Ron's passing. I have known Ron from the early 1960's and have been priveledged to be called his friend. We worked together at WNBF-TV Ch.12 and I have been working together with him on problems at WICZ recently. He has been a regular attendee and contributor at our local SBE meetings. Ron had a wonderful outlook on life, always had kind words for people and loved to share stories of himself and his family. He was a wonderful friend and mentor. We pray for your family during this time of sorrow. We will forever miss him.
Connie & Jim Pratt
Jesse Rineer
September 28, 2008
Donna:
I was really sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I enjoyed the many years of working together at WNBF (WBNG). I left there in 1969, and remember all the good times we all had together. He was always there when I ran into trouble.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Lynette Pearson (Westbrook)
September 28, 2008
Dear Aunt Donna, Bobby, and Denise,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ron,
He was the happiest person I have known, he always had a smile on his face and had the most additive laugh, he will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
I love You.
Lynette
Alan Finkelman
September 28, 2008
Donna and Family:
I first met Ron in 1960 when I started working as a broadcast engineer at WNBF-TV, through its transition to WBNG-TV, and have known him ever since. He impressed me as a man who knew everything there was to know about television and electronics in general. Whenever a problem was presented to him, he took the time to analyze it and then quickly solve it. There wasn’t a piece of equipment that could ever get the best of him. He could repair anything, smiling as he did so, and giving his signature chuckle when the job was done. Nothing and no one ever affected his great sense of humor.
Ron had a positive outlook on things. He always had something nice to say about everyone. It was a pleasure to work with Ron and an honor to know him. I will always treasure my memories of Ron, and the genuine friendship we shared as two old retired guys. I will forever miss him.
Larry Cooper
September 28, 2008
Donna and Family,
We have really never met. I new "Shoey" when we were teenagers; and, met through the same trumpet lessons teacher. We played together in a number of parades with the Lykens Hose Company and Tower City High School bands. He was a great friend; and, became a much better trumpeter than me through his dedication to practice. I'll miss him!
Jim and Sally Steffen
September 28, 2008
Donna, Bob and Denise:
We were shocked to hear of Ron's death. Our trips to Binghamton won't be the same without Jim getting together with Ron for Texas Hots or having Friday lunch with Ron and the gang. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Jack Gallagher
September 28, 2008
This is just too difficult to even imagine.
Ron was my hockey buddy, my friend, my confidant, and my mentor.
He was someone who was always available to help out whenever the opportunity arose.
My thoughts and prayers will be with Donna, Bob, and Denise and his Grandchildren with the knowledge that Ron will never be forgotten.
Borrowing a recent comment I heard: “We are all better for having known him.”
Tara Gates
September 28, 2008
The Shoemaker Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My grandparents have many fond memories of Ron as they sat behind the control box during the Dusters, Whalers and Rangers hockey games. They are very sorry for your loss and hope you know how much they enjoyed his friendship over the years.
Sincerely-
Tara Gates on behalf of my grandparents Richard and Paula Williams
Leo & Karen Kane
September 28, 2008
To Donna & Family:
We were surprised to hear of Ronald's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. He was a wonderful neighbor.
Karen Iby
September 28, 2008
I worked with Ron for many years at Channel 12 and he was a great guy.
He was always helpful and so very knowledgeable. Many of us in the newsroom could often be heard saying "Get Ron, he'll know how to fix it. I know that even after he retired he would come in to give tours of the facility to students from local schools, including my own son.
He will be greatly missed.
Jo-Ann Jensen
September 28, 2008
Donna and family,
I feel your pain at this time and always know I'm here for you.
We'll forever be able to share our memories of good times together as members of the "TV gang".
Love, Jo-Ann
Steve Gilinsky
September 28, 2008
Ron was truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. He always smiled and always got a good laugh out of him. He was always willing to help out with any project. He will be missed by everyone. My best to his family.
Skip guerin Guerin
September 28, 2008
Ron was a person that that was always upbeat and a pleasure to be with . His friendly smile and positive aditude were his trademark . He will be greatly miss by all who knew him .
Rick Kovac
September 28, 2008
I worked with Ron at WBNG for 8 years.He was a good friend. He will be greatly missed.
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