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Ronald Dudak Obituary
Ronald Dudak, beloved son of Andrew and Anna Dudak, died suddenly on January 17th, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center , Bridgeport. He was a graduate of Central High School and a lifelong resident of Bridgeport. Mr. Dudak was a member f the staff of radio station WMNR for more than 40 years. Here he developed a format for classical music that became the hallmark of the station. He was also a cantor at Saint John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Trumbull. Ronald was a generous supporter of the arts and for many years a patron of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He is survived by an uncle and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, friends may send donations to the Friends of Tanglewood, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115. Arrangements in care of the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home 399 White Plains Rd. Trumbull, CT. To leave an online condolence please visit www.mullinsfh.com.
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Leah Anne Weston
January 14, 2023
Still missing Ron's programmes. If there are any recorded hours, it would be wonderful to hear his voice again!
Diana Blase
January 14, 2021
Sure miss my colleage at WMNR. He was the most fiercely dedicated broadcaster that I've known. Uncompromising in his efforts to promote good music, to expand our horizons and through it all, in a humble rather than a self-serving way. I learned quite a bit from Ron, who made an inestimable contribution to our joint purpose.
Clint Macgowan
February 2, 2015
So sorry to learn of Ron's passing. During my time at WMNR we became good friends. We were frequently on air together during "Pledge Week" and we somethmes drove to Boston togeether with Ron's friend Bob for the Boston Symphony on Friday afternoons. After I left WMNR we lost touch, which I regret, especially now. He left us much too soon. Godspeed, my friend.
Leah Anne W
January 30, 2015
I met Ron Dudak at the WMNR open day in 2004. A genial fellow. I made certain not to miss his program on Wednesday evenings, right after Delphine Marcus. I loved his colourful weather reports - "up in the hills"! I have missed him greatly.
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June Vendetti
January 25, 2015
I remember Ron from my elementary school days. So sad to hear of his passing. Rest in peace, Ron.
Peter Faccento
January 23, 2015
Ron and I worked toether in the early 80's at WNAB.Thanks, to Ron I was given the opportunity to have some additional airtime as Peter Wolfe.
Rest In Peace Ron.
Saj
January 23, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
Paul Piorek
January 21, 2015
Ron and I worked together at radio station WNAB in Bridgeport in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It didn't take long to realize how gifted and dedicated Ron was. He had love of classical music and a love for life. He was also deeply religious. He took me to my first concert at Tanglewood and helped me appreciate classical music. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like Ron. You will be missed.
Frank Sambiase
January 20, 2015
Ron and Mr. Mullaney helped teach me to really enjoy classical music at Blackham School in the late 60's and I like to think I taught them a little bit about Rock and Roll. Rest in Peace Old Friend.
michael Zeisler
January 20, 2015
Was in first class ever at Blackham with Ron my sincere condolences
Jim Bailey
January 20, 2015
I knew Ron from his early days at WMNR. He was a great Friend and I will miss him. May god put you up front with the orchestra in heaven Reggie.
Diana Blase
January 20, 2015
Ron leaves a legacy of going above and beyond what could be asked of a broadcaster, which was how I knew him. He was self-taught, as far as the music was concerned, yet knew more than many trained musicians I've known. An insatiable desire to learn and probe deeper into the music was always evident, and there was a great deal to admire in him and try to emulate. I will miss him.
Richard Hageman
January 20, 2015
Ron was not only an eminent broadcaster (WMNR, WICC, WNAB), a valuable resource on varied music genre, and a humorist, but he was a true and caring friend.
Ron will be very much missed by his audience, broadcast colleagues and his many friends.
What a great loss!
Arthur Mayer
January 20, 2015
I worked with Ron at WNAB Radio when he was the night announcer in the 1980's. He was a pleasure to work with. He was an avid classical music fan and was fortunate to share his love of music with the audience at WMNR Radio. So sorry to learn of his passing.
Hal Baird
January 20, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Ron in commercial radio (WNAB Bridgeport Ct) in the early 1980's. His show followed mine on Sundays. He was always the ultimate professional on the air. I remember in later years listening to him on WMNR (Monroe, Ct), a non-commercial station where he announced for the fun of it, not a paycheck. It is so sad that a person like this was called home so early in life. I will always have fond memories of him.
David Citronberg
January 20, 2015
Ron-You will be sorely missed at WMNR-I always admired and envied your knowledge of music.
Rev. Bill Terry
January 20, 2015
I knew Ron in the days before Fine Arts on WMNR. In fact he was the fine arts. His "Classical Collage" brought appreciation and interest in the classics to many. Ron was a friend and a guide to me when I was in High School. He could be a perfectionist who demanded the best from himself, and helped others improve. As a broadcaster, all those who heard that amazing voice of his will always remember him from WMNR,WNAB,and WICC. He made an impact wherever he went. Ron was also a knowledgeable Beatles fan, a Star Trek fan, and a committed Christian. When I was a teenager, Ron made an impact on my own faith development by his many quotes of scripture, and by breaking down each song of "Jesus Christ Superstar" with the events in the Bible. To this day, Ron is the reason I listen to it every year during Holy Week.
Ron Dudak made a difference with his life. I thank God I knew him.
John Babina
January 19, 2015
A good friend, great broadcaster, and always remembered for his love of classical music and the BSO at Tanglewood. His years of broadcast at WMNR has set a record.
John Babina
January 19, 2015
Ron will be missed by all . . . for his long record service at WMNR, friendship, and his love of all types of music.
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