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Ronald Terranova Obituary

Ronald J. Terranova of Middleboro died unexpectedly Nov. 19, at the age of 72. Ronald grew up in Jamaica Plain and raised his children in West Bridgewater and Brockton. He was a manager of Kregskys Market in Brockton and later was a salesman for Sears and Roebuck. Ron enjoyed writing poetry and just recently self published a volume of his works. Ron enjoyed trips to Foxwoods with is co-conspirator and friend Robert Gatt of East Bridgewater or attending the track with his son Ron. Ron also enjoyed time with his family and being with his friends John Macleod of Falmouth and Peter Nichols of Bridgewater. Son of James I. Terranova and Olga J. Saccone of Boston, Ronald was the loving father of Ronald J. and his wife Jennifer of Las Vegas, Thomas of Brockton, and Suzanne and David Whelan of CT. Loving Papa of Victor, Spencer, Nicolas, Sean, Matthew, Mitchell, Samantha and Anthony Fiandaca. Brother of Diane Cameron of Canada, Linda Ducsay of CT, Susan of VA, Joseph of AL, and Mary Collela of CA, and the late William. Ron also leaves behind close family friends, Michael, Deborah, Ameila and William Gatt, good friend, Joan Whitney, former wife Gloria Sullivan and friend Larry Sullivan, and many loving nieces, nephews.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole and Gleason, 98 Bedford St., Bridgewater and burial will be private. Friends and family are invited to the funeral home Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For online guest book and directions, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332

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Published by The Enterprise on Nov. 21, 2011.

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Debi Gatt

December 21, 2011

Sorry I couldn't make it to say goodby but I was very sick. Ron was a wonderful man and he will be missed very much. Debi& Jamie

gloria sullivan

December 21, 2011

To my children you will miss your Dad he was a wonderful father. To our grandchildren you will miss Papa he was a wonderful man. We will all miss Ron very much. Gloria & Larry

From your boys Papa! Merry Christmas!!

December 3, 2011

We Love you Papa! Merry Chistmas! Victor, Spencer and Nicolas!

Papa Ron's boys in Disney, Spence, Vic & Nic

Suzanne Whelan

November 30, 2011

Papa's boys. Spencer, Victor and Nicolas

Suzanne Whelan

November 30, 2011

November 24, 2011

Michael I know you Amy,Billy,and Debbie will all miss uncle Ronnie very much.He is at peace now with Gramma.
Love Ma

November 24, 2011

To Ron Jr, Tommy, and Suzanne, It is really sad that the last time I saw Ron was the last time I saw my brother Bill in '92'. I wish we kept in touch more. My brother Ronnie will be remembered in my heart forever. - Love, Diane, Heather, and Charina Cameron, Canada.

Kate Hodgkins

November 23, 2011

To the Whelan and Terranova families,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know your in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Kate, Chase, Joshua and Amilya Hodgkins

November 23, 2011

To Ron JR.Suzy,and Tommy,
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.Your Dad was the BEST!I know you will miss him so much.Everyone of you made him so proud.You have the Best Dad Ever.
Love Aunty Grace

November 23, 2011

Bobby sorry for the loss of your best friend.Ron was a real great guy.There are no words to ease the pain you are feeling right now.You are in my thoughts and prayer's
God Bless
Grace

mary Terranova

November 22, 2011

My oldest brother Roni will remain in my heart forever. He forgave everyone everything. He loved God and I will miss all our talks.I could talk to him about anything and he made me think about many things. Knowing Roni made me a better person. He changed my life.

Linda Ducsay Terranova

November 22, 2011

As older brothers go, Ron was one of the best. He was kind, funny, and uder-appreciated.I know Ronnie's passing was as gentle as the person he was. I'll miss my Saturday phone calls. God bless him and all the family.

John, Pete & Ron

Kimberly goode

November 21, 2011

Joan Whitney

November 21, 2011

To Ron's Family I will miss your Dad so much. We shared many happy times together.long walks long talks and lots of laughs He will be sadley missed

November 21, 2011

To all the Terranova Family,
I will miss my nephew Ronnie. He was a real gentleman.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Love,
Uncle Victor Terranova

Sheila Libby

November 21, 2011

To Uncle Bobby, I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for the passing of your best friend. I know how important he was to you and that you were just as important to him. "Big" Ron as we sometimes called him was a special person, just like you are. I appreciate all that you have done for my brother and know that you have raised him as your own.This is such a difficult time for you, and I am sorry, but please know that Ron is not gone and he will be right with you whispering his "picks" in your ear, so listen for his voice. May God our creator bring you peace in knowing that Ron is with him now. May God continue to bless you always.
Your niece, Sheila

Sheila Libby

November 21, 2011

To Ronny,Tommy,Suzy,Michael,Debbie,Amy and Billy, I'm so sorry for your loss, I know he was a loving father/step father to ALL of you. He was a very special person. I loved visiting with him at grandma Gatt's house. I use to make him his Italian cookies when grandma no longer could. He truly was a loving and sweet man. He will be missed by all that knew him. God Bless
~Sheila

Suzanne Whelan

November 21, 2011

We will all miss you Dad! Love you! Love, Suzy and Dave. We love you lots and will miss you always Papa! Victor, Spencer and Nicolas

Cindi Minkle

November 21, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all who loved and admired Ron. He was a wonderful kind man and everyone who knew him will miss him.
He was more like a brother to me than a brother in-law. I will miss him and his beautiful smile. His memory will forever live within our hearts.
Jim & Cindi Minkle

Juli Caldwell

November 21, 2011

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad my thoughts and prayers are with you Tommy and Suzanne

Juli Smith-Caldwell

Jack Izzo

November 21, 2011

To Ron's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ron at Sears back in the 60's. he was a great guy also having a nice thing to say to everyone. We shared a lot of laughs together during breaks. I lost touch with Ron after I left Sears, I will always remember his friendly ways and his will to strike up a conversation with his fellow employees. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

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