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Ronald Ronsvalle Obituary
Lansing - Ronald S. Ronsvalle, 60, of Lansing, NY, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, following a brief illness.
An Ithaca native and graduate of Cornell University, Ron went on to own and operate Perfect Painters/Heritage Builders Inc., Heritage Park TownHouses, Inc. and Lansing Center Associates, Inc. He was a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Certified Graduate Builder, Graduate Master Builder and Certified Green Professional. He was a member of the Tompkins/Cortland Builders and Remodelers Association (TCBRA), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Historic Ithaca. He served proudly on the Alumni Board for Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and was a sponsor of the Ithaca Softball League. He was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Maureen (Petrella) Ronsvalle; sons, Dominick and Nathaniel of Lansing and Noah (Katie) Drew of Dallas, Texas; mother, Kathryn Ronsvalle, and sister Roxanne Ronsvalle, both of Ithaca; and several cousins, special friends, and his devoted canine companion 'Miss Bailey'. He touched each of our lives in so many ways. We will miss him dearly.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Ronsvalle.
In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, traveling, gardening, cruising on his motorcycle and restoring antique cars and boats. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.
Family and friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at LANSING FUNERAL HOME, 32 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at All Saints Catholic Church, 347 Ridge Road, Lansing, NY. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland, NY.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ron's memory may be directed to Canine Companions For Independence, 286 Middle Island Road, Medford, NY 11763 (www.cci.org).
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Semp
November 20, 2022
Dear Maureen and family. I wanted to share a memory of Ron from when I played softball with Slotteo´s vs. Perfect/Heritage - always a blast, a fun and classy guy to be around! During the holidays may God continue to bless you and your family with health wellness and wellbeing now and always.
Jim Semp
February 9, 2022
I knew and remember Ron and value him highly as a good person and as a very intelligent, creative, and innovative business person, may he rest in peace. May God bless you and your family always.
David Cornelius
December 27, 2019
Dear Katie and Roxy: We were so sorry to see that Ron had passed. We were in Lexington, Ky and were told after we got home. I am sorry we missed calling hours.
Sue Smith
December 25, 2019
Mo, I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing; though it's been 11 years since we lost Mike, it's still very difficult, but focusing on the good times does help somewhat. Remembering some great times with you two.
BLESSINGS, Sue
December 17, 2019
With sympathy,
Janet Grasso
(formerly worked at Wickes Lumber)
Lisa Sundquist
December 3, 2019
Dear Roxanne and family,
I am so sorry for the painful loss of your
beloved family member.
This is not the end.
Our Heavenly Father promises:
"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand."
~John 10:28 (NIV)
May you receive comfort and feel surrounded by love and support, while you grief the immeasurable loss of such a special loved one.
Lisa Sundquist
Dean Albanese
December 2, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He will be missed.
My prayers go out to you, Maureen and the family
Steve Lawrence
December 2, 2019
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I met him nearly 35 years ago, and he was always really nice to me. He was a very smart, dedicated and classy guy.
Cheryl & Eric Humerez
December 2, 2019
Roxanne ~ I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of his family.
Virginia Richardson
December 1, 2019
Maureen, I'm devastated to hear of Ron's passing. He was such a sweet guy and he had a great sense of humor. The last time I talked with him he really cheered me up. My heart aches for you and the boys. I guess we have a big, tall, handsome angel in heaven now. Pease know you are in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Virginia and Brian
Gene and Cindy Corbett
December 1, 2019
So sorry for your loss Maureen. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Ron will be missed.
Rocco Petrilli
December 1, 2019
Maureen
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the memories of your great time together and celebrate Ron's life by speaking of him often.
yolanda thompson
November 29, 2019
ROXANNE i'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WOW HE WILL BE MISSED . He was always so nice and kind just like his father . May the good lord watch over all of you ,you have my blessings and condolences.
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