Ronald Kalish Obituary
Forty six year career with the former Meldrum & Fewsmith Advertising firm in Cleveland, retiring as VP of Office Operations. Prior parishioner of both Sts. William and Robert and Holy Cross Church in Euclid. Member and past commodore of Wildwood Yacht Club in Cleveland. Graduate of Garfield Heights High School class of 1952 and veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Beloved husband of 55 years to Julianna "Judy" Kalish. Loving father of the late Daniel Kalish and Laura Kalish. Grandfather of Hannah and Jacob Kalish. Father in law of Jennifer (nee Straube) Kalish.
Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 am Friday December 30, 2016 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Please meet at church.
Family will receive friends from 3-7 pm Thursday at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon.
Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com.
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Pal Pusztai
May 5, 2017
Just learned of Mr. Kalish's passing. I worked in the mail room at M&F while struggling to work my way through college at the time. Very nice man!
Michael Manning
March 10, 2017
Mr. Kalish hired me right out of high school to work in the mail room. His job was to keep everyone happy at M&F and he pretty much did and that's says a lot. The place was like a soap opera.
A good man.
Dave Wolf
January 5, 2017
Great to meet Ron and get to know him over the years. May you rest in pease. God Bless
Betty L. Brown
December 31, 2016
I was fortunate to have Ron touch my life. His smile, his jokes and his support meant much to me at Meldrum & Fewsmith. I will miss the chats we had.
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Laura Vadaj
December 31, 2016
I worked with Ron at Meldrum & Fewsmith and will always remember his kindness to me. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Pam Chapman
December 29, 2016
I worked with Ron at Meldrum back in the day. He was a great boss, and a great friend. Im so sorry to hear of his passing. He always had a smile and a story. He touched many and he will be missed. My condolences..
December 29, 2016
Ron was a wonderful friend and co-worker with everyone at M&F. He was an anchor at the agency for decades. Heartfelt condolences to the family. Bob Iredell
Vicki DeMar
December 28, 2016
Had the pleasure of working with Ron at Meldrum and Fewsmith. He always had a smile and a kind word. Condolences to the family.
Lynne Schroeder
December 28, 2016
Ron was very good to me as an entry level employee at M&F. It was my first job out of college and he made things so easy and comfortable, like family. I am saddened by his passing but will always carry very fond memories.
David Morawski
December 28, 2016
Will never forget my first day at Meldrum when I felt rather alone and strange until I met Ron. He gave me a tour and I was at home. More people should be as warm and genuine as Ron.
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