Ronald L. Ade

ADE, RONALD L., 57 - of Linwood departed this life suddenly on Sunday, August 12 on board the Crown Princess, off the coast of Bermuda. He was doing the two things he loved most: spending time with his family and sailing on the open sea. Born on February 27, 1950 to John and Mamie Ade, he spent his childhood in Egg Harbor City. He attended Egg Harbor City schools and graduated Oakcrest in 1968. He spent much of his childhood on a charter fishing boat, starting his love of the ocean. Ron's first career was in screen-printing at Atlantic Advertising. It was there that he met the love of his life Christine. In October 1972, they wed and made their home in Linwood. On July 7, 1977, Ron started his career with the tile, marble & terrazzo union, Local 7, recently celebrating 30 years with the union. He worked in the field for 24 years, setting tile and marble in most of the casinos in Atlantic City. In 2001, he became a business agent for Local 7. He was very dedicated to his trade and worked diligently to uphold the integrity of the union. He held many positions within Local 7, including Chapter Chairman for the South Jersey region, and most recently Vice Chairman of tile, and Trustee of health funds. Ron was also a certified OSHA instructor and coordinator of training. Ron coached his daughters and was heavily involved with the Linwood Girl's Softball Association for over ten years. Throughout the years he played softball for various local men's softball teams. He was also a member of the Germania Gunning club for 40+ years. An extremely devoted family man, he enjoyed spoiling his wife and children. Quality family time was most important to him and he enjoyed taking his family on vacations, especially cruises. He was very proud of his family and worked hard to give them the best life possible. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Mamie Ade; in-laws, Pompei and Isabel Palmentieri; brother, John Ade and his devoted four-legged child, Sir Thomas. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of almost 35 years, Christine (nee Palmentieri); daughters, Jennifer Ade-Chin and Lauren Ade Kreifus; sons-in-law, whom he considered his sons: Jeremy Chin and Daniel Kreifus; and his little furry buddy, Spencer. He is also survived by his brother, Tom Ade (Rose); brother-in-law, Andy Palmentieri (Cathy); and sisters-in-law Donna Vitrano (Chuck), Nancy Sara Norton (Ken), and Sally Ade. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, to whom he was very loyal. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the Atwood Peterson O'Brien Funeral Home, 1114 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. Ron's viewing will be Monday evening from 6 to 9 PM and Tuesday 9 AM until time of Service at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Egg Harbor City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ade Family may be made for the construction of a Memorial Tribute in Ron's Memory, please mail to: Jennifer Ade-Chin, 1801 Philadelphia Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215. To send condolences, please visit: [email protected]

This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.