Ronald-Rolland-Obituary

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Ronald J. Rolland

Chicago, Illinois

Feb 1, 1951 – Sep 13, 2023

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BORN
February 1, 1951
DIED
September 13, 2023
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
CHARITY
American Lung Association

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Ronald J. Rolland; Dear husband of Maryann, nee Armando, Rolland; loving son of Joseph Hertz and Jean, nee Race; Survived by brother Richard Hertz (Mary Kay), nephew Brian Hertz M.D. (Cathy), niece Katie (Carmen), great nieces Claire, Anna and Danielle, and great nephew...

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His kindness and generosity to others as well known among his circle of acquaintances he left behind a loving wife Maryann Armando. Ron was an accomplished and respected radio/television announcer and voiceover actor. He was gifted with a rich resonate voice, which served him well during a long successful career. Ron move to his first full-time position at WDHF FM and grew his reputation eventually working for WNUS AM/FM WTTW, WRSV, WFMF, WMAQ, WGN, WBBM,WLS/TV spending about 20 years at...

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Hello my Darling I have a candle going for your birthday today. I miss you so much!! Hugs and kisses. I love you forever ! Mar

A wonderful guy, first met in Evanston in the eary 80's. So many good times, glad we were able to reconnect, if even for a short time.

In loving memory of a great person and true friend.. May your soul rest in Heaven..

Leaves When the tops of trees Turn red and gold I will remember you Seeing the trees Before the leaves fall Only tinted with color I never knew it would be Your last season Those leaves Tinted gold and red They whisper softly I will remember you

I miss you Ron I miss you so much. I miss you so much.

When I started working as a doorman in the building that Ron lived in I was not sure what to expect or if I had what it took to be a doorman at such a high paced multi working building. Some of the people I came across were bitter and entitling because of who they were and what they have done in their lives with no respect to give; but that was not the case with Ron at all, he made my life easier, he made working as a doorman fun and comforting because he treated you with respect and showed...

I met Ron and Maryann first as their realtor and quickly became a friend. Ron was the quintessential gentleman. He was bright, funny, always engaging and always so thoughtful. I'm so sorry he suffered so much these past years, but luckily had his beautiful Maryann at his side to make life better. I hope you're now at peace and we'll remember the good time of how you made us laugh.