Ronald Clifford Rose

Ronald Clifford Rose, 81, passed away Monday.
He was the loving husband of Margaret J. Kuzma Rose; beloved father of Julie (Keith) Collins, Shari (Terry) Boyle and Melinda (Max) Frangulova; and cherished grandfather of Sasha Frangulov and Katya Frangulova.
He was the son of the late Henry and Frances Rose; and brother of the late Robert, William Rose, Grace Zambo and Betty Shakley.
He also is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was a strong mentor and devoted family man who led by example and always put his loved ones before his own needs.
Ron had a successful career for 31 years with H.J. Heinz Company, where he held several management positions, retiring in 1996 as manager, Facilities and Management Services, World Headquarters.
Previously, he worked for Blue Cross of Western PA. He was active in the Association for Systems Management (ASM), holding leadership positions, including president of the Pittsburgh Chapter and international director, as well as receiving several achievement awards.
Ron also served for six years in the Air Force Reserves.
He was a graduate of McKeesport High School and Robert Morris College.
ROSE - Friends of Ronald Clifford Rose, who died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, are welcome 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at FREVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Road (opposite Macy's South Hills Village), Bethel Park.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John Capistran Church.
The family kindly requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Guiding Eyes Dogs for the Blind, Animal Rescue League or the Salvation Army.