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Ron Paugh Obituary
Ron "RP" Paugh, 64, of Cocoa, FL, went to be with our Lord on July 18, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. He was born November 4, 1951 in Elmira, NY. He is pre-deceased by his dad, Jack Paugh and sisters, Joann Paugh, Sandy Green and sister-in-law, Cathy Paugh. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jean, and their grandson, Shawn Morrell whom they have raised; son, Joe Paugh of Cocoa; granddaughter, Melanie Paugh of Deltona, FL; mother, Isabel Paugh of Corning, NY; brothers, David (Carol) Paugh of Ft Myers, FL and Jeff (Linda) Paugh of Elmira Heights, NY; sisters, Tina Paugh of Elmira Heights, NY and Penny (Ken) Piston of Brentwood, CA; "our adopted" daughter, Bobbie Jo Patrick and granddaughters, Allison and Crystina of Horseheads, NY; brothers-in-law, Jim (Pat) Thomas of Horseheads, NY and Greg (Carol) Thomas of Cayuta, NY; several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and our God Son Ronnie Southard of Orlando, FL; lifelong friends, Don (Patti) Southard of Jupiter, FL; Ed (Cate) Patelunas of Horseheads, NY; Bob (Renie) Hooey of Big Flats, NY and so many other close friends throughout his life. Ron was manager of Chef Italia in Horseheads, NY for 12 years, worked in several factories and bars until starting at Schwans Food Service in 1993 until he passed. Ron loved his NY Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. He loved to play sports as well as watch or listen to them all day. He loved to travel and cruise with his family and friends throughout the world, making new friends wherever he went. His love of family superseded all, as one family reunion would end he would start talking about next years, he was so looking forward to this year's reunion in Olean, NY but came up a couple of weeks short. On July 17th, Ron proudly celebrated his 28th anniversary of being clean and sober. We would like to thank all of the staff in PCU and ICU 3rd floor at Viera Hospital, who took such excellent care of Ron in his last days. Donations is lieu of flowers can be made payable to Cancer Care Centers Foundation at 7025 N. Wickham Road, Suite 111, Melbourne, FL 32940 or through their website at https://www.cccfoundationinc.org/auctions.php. Arrangements for a local service will be announced in August.
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Jason Shingleton
September 20, 2016
I heard of Ron's passing today and am saddened to know we are without him. I worked for Ron for about two years at schwans in cocoa and never had a boss like him in my life. what a cool dude he was, he made me laugh quite often. rest in peace man.
Penny Piston
August 15, 2016
My dear sweet big brother,
Words cannot express how deeply my heart hurts. I still can't believe any of this is real. I miss you more today than yesterday and even more tomorrow. Until I see you again!
Love you!
Baby Sister
Butch Willsey
August 11, 2016
rest in peace Ron
Ray & Adele Lynch
August 7, 2016
We just learned of Ron's passing. RIP our friend. It just doesn't seem possible he has gone to be with the Lord so suddenly. We were one of his customers in Palm Bay and felt especially close because of us being from north central PA and having made many trips to Elmira during my youthful years. Thinking of Ron brings a smile to my face and that is the best legacy there is to leave. We never met you Jean but know Ron was truly a great guy loved by many.
Sharon Rockwell
July 31, 2016
So sorry for your loss Jean . Ron was a great man and a best friend . He will be greatly missed by many people . He was great to work with at the Dugout . I feel very lucky to have know him for so many years .
scott levy
July 31, 2016
Very sad day in my house to hear that Ron is no longer with us. My family has known Ron for many years as the Schwan Guy. He has shown up on Wednesday nights around dinner time and filled the freezer with ice cream for all the kids on the street to eat. I always enjoyed talking to him about the Orlando Magic and daily happenings. Ron always had a smile and I will miss seeing him.
joe fife
July 27, 2016
Jean sorry for your loss . Knew Ron forever .families were always together in dog patch.
john lavigne jr
July 27, 2016
R.I.P. My friend...
Lesley Librino
July 27, 2016
Was sad to hear of his passing. Ron was a great man and a good friend. He always had a kind word and he never met a stranger. I will miss seeing him at work trying to get me to spend a lot with Schwans. He was always "ohhhh, this is good, you'd love it" and of course I'd buy it. Then he'd laugh.
My condolences to the family and may he rest in peace.
Donna Swarthout
July 27, 2016
Ron helped me out in the early 1970's I will never forget the kindness .
Joyce Todd
July 26, 2016
Did not get to meet him but Jean your family will be remembered through my association with you. So sorry for this loss.
Maxine
July 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all the family!!
He was my Schwan's man in in New York.
The good die for young. He will be infinitely missed.
Roger Cleveland
July 25, 2016
Be at peace, my friend !
Donna Swarthout
July 25, 2016
May you rest in peace ! You helped me out so much in the 1970's .I never for got
Chuck & Cindy Kimbell
July 24, 2016
Linda ,Jeff And Family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. May the good lord watch over him. We send our deepest sympathy.
Dr. Glenn Briggs
July 24, 2016
Our entire family was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Ron's passing. He was not merely a vendor whom we welcomed to our home every other week, but a good friend as well. We will greatly miss his smiling face, his humor, his positive attitude, and our wonderful conversations. Our condolences and hearts go out to his family and many friends.
Don & Jane Wolfe
July 24, 2016
Ron was our Schwan's Man that came to visit with us every other Friday. Ron wasn't just a salesman,
he always took the time to visit with us, to see what we were doing and how we were. Even when it was apparent Ron wasn't feeling well, he always had a smile on his face and something nice to say. To Ron's family, we only had Ron a few minutes a month but you had him for 64 years, how lucky you are to of had such a nice person in your lives.
R.I.P. Ron, we'll miss you and never forget you.
Don & Jane Wolfe
Suntree, Fl.
Pamela Smith
July 23, 2016
Ron,you were such a great cousin and friend,you always made everyone laugh,even in your last hours,you certainly will be missed always by many many people,RIP cuz,love and miss you,till we meet again.Love Cousin Pam
Cathy LaVigne
July 23, 2016
Jean, may God comfort you in your time of sorrow. I cannot find any words for the loss of a friend that I have known for more than half my life. I will miss him dearly. May God keep him safe in his arms now.
Cathy LaVigne
July 23, 2016
Jean, may God comfort in your time of sorrow. I do not have any words for the loss of a friend that I have known for more than half my life. I will miss him dearly. May God keep him safe in his arms now.
Cathy LaVigne
July 23, 2016
Jean may God comfort you in this time of sorry. I cannot find any words for someone that I have known for more than half my life. He was a good friend to me and I will miss him dearly. May God keep him safe in his arms now.
July 23, 2016
Jean, so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dell Rathbun
Jerry Bernard
July 23, 2016
So many good memories of Ron, from the old days at Chef Italia watching sports in his office with him when I was supposed to be working, The road trips to Buffalo to watch the NBA games, and the many basketball games at the domes and all the softball games that he loved so much. Ron always made you feel special and was fun to be around. My condolences to his family he will truly be missed but never forgotten.
Tom and Carolyn Robbins
July 22, 2016
RIP. Ron was a great friend. He will be missed by many
Bill Krolak
July 22, 2016
Rest in peace RP. Good ballplayer, great friend!
My condolences Jeannie!
Hacker
terry tobias
July 22, 2016
So sorry to hear of Ron passing. He was a great guy and Boss. Had lots of fun at Chef Ita. and Rons Dugout.My condolence to the family. Rest in peace RP. and when u see Ron in heaven tell him hi. you will be missed by many
Cindy Smith
July 22, 2016
Rip cuz until we meet again
Debra Mettler
July 22, 2016
Ron you will be missed by many. I had such a good time at chef Italia in the day hanging out with Tina and the gang. You always watched over us and would joke around with us. Of course we would all giggle, I know lost time in
Between but happy we were able to see each other a few more times. RIP
David Burdick
July 22, 2016
I met Ron (RP) in the early 70"s and became fast friends after that.RP had a way of making you feel like a friend when you met him and after 40 years of being a friend I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Sorry Jean ,for your loss . He will be sorely missed by all. So RP when you get into your first ballgame in heaven tell thurman i said hello
WILLIAM WALSH KELLY JR
July 22, 2016
ill never forget the times we spent with the Paughs in the summers when I was a kid it was the best times ever love you guys will all miss Ron he was a great guy
Linda Lewis
July 22, 2016
Rest in Peace! Prayers to Jean and family.
Kathy & Jon White
July 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Ron was so funny and entertaining , he will be missed greatly.
Kim Lavigne
July 22, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you!
Tina Paugh
July 22, 2016
Trying to say goodbye to someone so special, so loving, so unique is the hardest thing to do. So instead of goodbye, I'll just say love you more my dear brother and one day we will meet again.
Thank you for all of the good times, for being there through the bad. For being a most wonderful brother and friend!
Love you more....
Christine Smith
July 22, 2016
Our hearts are broken but we are glad that Ron has no more pain and suffering. He was a great guy. I am so glad that I had the chance to be part of your family. Memories will never fade. Love to all of you god bless you all. Rest easy Ron.
Alan and Chris Smith
Pam Kowulich
July 22, 2016
Jean, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will always remember RP as a sweet, funny guy. Always had a smile on his face. Lots of good times with him. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
PJ
Gail Williams
July 22, 2016
family get-togethers will never be the same...RIP cuz
Kathie Graham
July 20, 2016
My prayers are with Ron's family and friends at this time. He was a great friend and a great Schwans guy!! He will be missed always!1
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