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Ronald A. Kell

Ronald Kell Obituary

KELL Ronald A. Kell, age 51, of Shelton, entered into rest on Saturday, April 17, 2004, in his home with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of 30 years to Deborah Spataro Kell. Mr. Kell was born in Bridgeport on February 9, 1953, loving son of Joanna Fritz Kell of Lordship and the late Henry Kell, and had lived in Shelton since 1977. He started his business, RK Tool Co., in his home in 1983 and later moved it to Canal Street. As his business grew, he Started Shelton Precision on Howe Avenue in Shelton. He went on to acquire Hill Scientific-IBI Line, which was the birth of Shelton Scientific. In 1993, he was named CT Entrepreneur of the Year. He was also the owner of Shelton Party World, which he opened in 1991, and in 1998, he started the National Goal Post Co., which supplied the goal posts for Super Bowl XXX and many universities. In 1999, he acquired the Scientific Division of Kodak. He was a member of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Shelton Democratic Town Committee, and the White Hills Fire Department. He was the beloved father of Toni Kell-O8Rourke and her husband, Keith, of Shelton, Kerrie Kell of Wrentham, Mass., and Sandy Kell of Shelton. He is also survived by four loving grandchildren, Tyler, Veronica, Isabella and Hailey; two brothers, Jerry Kell and Richard Kell; three sisters, Linda Kell, Jacqueline Kell, and Nancy Macker, and his mother-in-law, Sandy Oliveras, and is also survived by a special niece, Ashley Roedts, who makes her home with Ron and his family. Ron is also survived by several other nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by one brother, Thomas Kell. Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, from 3 to 7 p.m. His funeral will leave the funeral home on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph8s Church in Shelton at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will be in Riverside Cemetery. At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald A. Kell Foundation through the funeral home.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Kell

58 Entries

Kell Family Kell

April 26, 2005

In Memory of Our Mother's Son and her children's Brother -

Ronald Allen Kell.

Why Lord, do we feel so much pain, why Lord does it happen this way. We do not understand the loss of our Mother's son, our brother, and why his life had to suddenly end. We have a void deep inside, and countless tears we have cried. We don't know the answer, can't be sure, but God must of needed you. So we'll remember, God loves us and expects us to go on, with the memory of you deep within our hearts. One year has past since your death, but your memories live on forever in our minds and hearts. You were the best brother anyone could have asked for, you gave unconditional love. We miss you and will love you forever.

With all our love, your Mother, brothers and sisters until we meet again.

meghan krasenics

April 18, 2005

Dear Uncle Ronnie,

Life hasn't been the same since you've been gone. I miss you so much! I hope heaven is the greatest place because you truly deserve it and i often feel selfish when I wish I could have you here with us. I love you and hope you will watch over me until I can see you again!

Aunt Debbie, Toni, Keri, and Sandi and family,

Thank you so much for always making me feel welcome in your family. I wish i could take all your pain away. All my love <3

Ashley,

You're the best friend I could ever ask for. I'll always be here for you no matter what. bffeaea xoxo

Joann Spataro

April 17, 2005

Ronnie you will always be in my heart along with my children, this I truly know. I want my whole family to know, if I could take the sorrow we feel away I would. To my family I'am here for you now and forever sincerely with all my heart and soul I love you all.

love always Joey

Jacqueline Ochman

April 15, 2005

Dear Ron,

In my heart you are alive and full of light and I say to you, I'll see you again. The laughs, the fun, the trimming of the Christmas Trees in your office. The shared smile on your face will be with me always. We shared ideas, thoughts and feelings. We were close as brother and sister could be. I know you helped my cat - Maxamillion pass through the gates of heaven. A huge beautiful smile on her face made me know you guided her into God's heavenly kingdom. When I need you, I talk to you and you have never let me down. You're here with me in my heart and thoughts. I love you my precious, loving, caring brother and I have followed the course we have laid out to do. I will be one of the best Hospice terminally ill nurses that you will be so proud of. Our ideas and dreams of having a hospice nursing healthcare service will become established soon. It will be called after you. Jacqueline-Ronald Allen Kell Hospice Terminally Ill Health Care Nursing Services. Until we meet again, I will be doing the work laid out before me.

With all my love, your sister Jackie.

Ricky Kell

April 15, 2005

Dear Ronnie,

A year has passed since your death and I think of you often. Thank you for your generous amount of love, time and caring to help me when I needed you the most in my life. I will never forget you. You were a role model for me. I am very proud of you and love you. Until we meet again.

Love your brother Ricky

Joanna Kell

April 15, 2005

To My Beloved Son - Ronnie

There is a hole in my heart that does not bleed. A hole in my heart that burns around the clock. There is a hole in my heart from an unexpected loss of you my precious son, Ronnie. A hole so big that it can never be filled, until we meet again. My grieving for you is slow that only time will heal. With the loving support of your wife, daughters, grandchildren and their families and my other children, I can enjoy a part of you in them. We have a love and respect in our family that no other family has. We cherish each other and we're here for each other. A year has passed and I miss you so much. Thank you for making me so proud of you, your charity ways, your kindness and most important the way you showed me and gave me the love of a precious son, I will never forget.

With all my love, your loving mother Joanna Kell.

DEBBIE KELL

April 9, 2005

RONNIE, IT'S BEEN A YEAR AND IT FEELS LIKE AN ENTERNITY. IT'S HARD TO EXPRESS HOW I FEEL, SO I FOUND SOMETHING THAT SAYS IT ALL. WHY MUST I GRIEVE SILENTLY WHEN MY HEART IS SO LOUDLY SCREAMING, THE EMPTINESS I FEEL IS CONSUMING ME , OH GOD, HOW I WISH I WERE DREAMING. THE SILENCE AROUND ME IS DEAFENING, NOBODY KNOWS WHAT TO SAY TO COMFORT THIS AGONY I'M FEELING ,SINCE YOU WENT AWAY. AND EACH DAY THE SUN CONTINUES TO RISE, AND THE EARTH IS STILL TURNING, THOUGH MY WORLD HAS COME TO A SCREECHING HALT, NO ONE CAN EASE MY EARNING. FOR A PART OF ME HAS VANISHED, AND APART OF MY HEART DIED, AND NO ONE CAN HEAR MY HEARTACHE, OR FEEL THE TURMOIL I CARRY INSIDE. AND I WILL EXIST ON A DIFFERENT PLANE, AND I'LL KEEP MY LOVE FOR YOU DEEP IN MY HEART. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER. DEBBIE

Kerrie Kell

March 25, 2005

Dear Daddy,

It has been just about a year since your left and time has not flown by. There are many times I feel very sad that you are not here. I get angry for all that I seem to have taken for granted. Things like making decisions with your advice, your calls every evening (who knew they comforted me so), and even your jokes and wonderful sense of humor. There are many times that I have gone home and just realize that there is a bigger peice gone. I get sad when mom and all your girls are in the kitchen being silly and your not there to laugh or shake your heads at us (New Years Eve). I can only hope that you can see us and if I know you, you have a crowd around you to brag about us. I admire you and can not speak highly enough how wonderful you were to your friends but especially your family. I think all the men in your girls lives find it difficult at times because they know they can't ever fill your shoes. You left a great example for them and they're girls too will rave about them. You were the PERFECT family man and the best husband and father to us all. We are so lucky to have you. That's when I feel angry that you were taken from us so quickly and painfully. I only hope you never feel pain again. Your grandchildren pray to you every night and talk about you daily. You are very missed! I will continue to raise my children hoping that I am doing a great job like you were a parent to me. Please keep guiding and watching over our entire family. Mom, Toni, Sandy and I will always hope to make you proud and you will always feel our love. We hope you will join us from Heaven when we are all together whether it is for a good laugh or us bragging to our crowd about you. I swear we all could go on and onand on. Someday when I join you I will be looking so foward to your hug and embrace!!!

Love, Kerrie

SANTA OLIVERAS

March 11, 2005

DEAR RONNIE, IT'S ALMOST A YEAR SINCE YOU BEEN GONE. I LOVED YOU LIKE YOU WERE MY OWN SON. I CAN'T BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH WE ALL MISS YOU,ESPECIALLY MY DAUGHTER DEB.YOUR MEMORIES YOU LEFT US WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL AND CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS. I KNOW YOU ARE WITH JOE NOW. GIVE HIM A KISS AND HUG AND TELL HIM I LOVE AND MISS HIM. I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU, LOVE MOM OLIVERAS

Linda Kell

March 10, 2005

Ron, I miss you so much. Mom misses you also very much. Life is not the same without you. I will never understand why God had to take someone that had it all, loved life and had a beautiful wife and family with adorable grandchildren. We finally were able to put you in your resting place the other day. It is the most beautiful place I ever saw. Debbie did a wonderful job in making everything beautiful. You would be proud of her. She misses you so much. I don't know what to say to her, I just feel so bad for her. When it's my turn to meet god, I just hope he gives me a good answer why he had to take you. Until we meet again, I love you and miss you deeply. Love with all my heart, your sister Linda.

Craig Sedlock

December 29, 2004

Dear Kerrie, Deborah and the rest of the Kell Family

It has been many many years since we have spoken. But time does not erase memories of a good man. I was just recently informed of Rons passing. For the few years that I knew Ron, he was nothing but a true gentleman. It saddens me to know that all of you had to say goodbye to a man who brought so many fond memories to your life. My sincere condolences go out to Kerrie, Deborah, and the rest of Rons family and friends who miss him daily.

Sincerely,

Craig Sedlock

ashley roedts

June 20, 2004

dear uncle ron,

since the day you left us i feels like evrything has gone wrong. i miss the days when i wake up for school late and you always came up to wake me or even to leave for school i would always give you a kiss goodbye, i miss that so much. every time i get sad i have to remember that your up there in a much better place and doing alot better then you were doing down here. i love you so much and you will always be remembered for a great uncle/dad you were! happy fathers day.

Jerry and Jill Kell

June 17, 2004

Hi Ronnie~

It has been two months since you have been taken from us. We still feel that it has not happened, that we are just having a bad dream and we will wake up and you will be there with your jokes and smile. Craig graduates tomarrow,and then he will be going to UCONN for criminal justice. He received two awards last night, you would have been proud of him,he always admired you and his Aunt Debbie. We want you to know that we miss you.

Debbie,Toni,Kerrie,Sandy and Ashley,

we know you have hard times to still face, but with each day that passes you have each other to rely on, and you need to know you all are in our thoughts, and we wish we can take your pain away.

You are all a very close family, cherish it, we love you all. All of you stick together and stand proud, because we feel that's what your Dad would have wanted from you. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Love,

Jerry and Jill

Kerrie Kell

June 17, 2004

Dear dad,

Two months have gone by and the time feels like you have been gone for years. I spent the other day sad while browsing over Father's Day cards in Cvs. I wished that I could just send you this one card that expressed some of the wonderful things you have done for me. It was funny to discover that another sister was sharing the same experience as well. We are all at a loss without you and think and talk about you constantly. Father's day will be very empty for all of us without you. We all share sorrow on this day but we will be uplifted with the million wonderful memories you left mom, Toni, Sandy and I. In your honor of you we will celebrate all the wonderful things you have done throughout the years and the laughs you gave us at our special Father's day place. We all miss you and love you! Happy Father's Day! With love always,

Kerrie

David Kell

June 11, 2004

BADDAD~~

AS YOU ALREADY KNOW I'M LIVING AND WORKING ON THE CAPE THIS SUMMER. ONE OF MY JOBS IS LANDSCAPING. TODAY I WAS WORKING AND SAW A SKUNK!

YOU........ONE'D IT

I..........TWO'D IT

YOU........THREE'D IT

I..........FOUR'D IT

YOU........FIVE'D IT

I..........SIX.D IT

YOU........SEVEN,D IT

I..........EIGHT'D IT

I ALWAYS ENDED UP EATING THE SKUNK!

I AM SO GREATFUL AUNT DEB LEFT THIS GUEST BOOK ON UNTIL MAY 2005, IT IS MOMENTS LIKE THIS YOU WANT TO REACH OUT AND LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT YOU WERE A GREAT UNCLE TO ME.

LOVE,

YOUR NEPHEW AND GODSON,

DAVE

your friend

June 2, 2004

Dear Debbie,

I Think of you often and worry about you. We are close friends and it puts me at peace when you say "I'm going to call her and talk and trust her with my feelings, because I need a good friend right now" I will always be here for you.I'd like to end this letter with something for you.

THINKING ABOUT YOU AT A DIFFICULT TIME.

THE SPIRITS OF THE ONES WE REALLY LOVE ARE NEVER TRULY GONE ~

THE WORDS THEY SPOKE, THE LOVE THEY SHOWED, HAVE WAYS OF LIVING ON.

MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN THE MEMORIES DEAREST TO YOUR HEART.

Love,

Your Friend

I hope this helps you ease your sorrow. The loss of your HUSBAND and BEST FRIEND is a tremendous loss and just for you to know a friend is still hurting for you.With Love, call anytime day or night.

Jerry and Jill Kell

May 19, 2004

Ron~

It has been over a month since you were taken from us. It still has not really hit us, we feel that you are just away for a treatment some place and you are going to return. Or when the phone rings it is going to be you calling to laugh and talk to Jerry or I. When we visit your house to see Debbie and the kids, it is then that your absence really sinks in.

We firmly believe that you look down on us, but mostly on your wife Debbie and your children, Toni, Kerrie and Sandy, also on Ashley and your grandchildren, Veronica, Bella, Tyler and Haily. You look after them and see them, you must be proud of them all, they are all keeping your memory alive and in their hearts. They talk about you and they shine and smile with pride.We will continue to keep our bond with them, and we will always keep you alive in our conversations and our hearts.

We were up visiting your family a few days ago and Veronica decided to enter the gazebo thru the bottom screen, not the door! and Bella was right behind her, it was so cute. And Ashely went with Toni and picked out a beautiful Catillion

dress for her dance. But why are we telling you this when you already know it, because you are still looking after your family, we firmly believe that. Keith has been a great help with the yard and many other things.

We must go now, and let you rest, for now you are in a better place where pain is not part of life.

We miss and love you, and we forever will have an emptiness in our lives without you.

Love, Jerry and Jill

DEBBIE KELL

May 17, 2004

DEAR RON, A MONTH HAS PASSED BY AND IT SEEMS LIKE YEARS. I CAN'T BEGIN TO EXPRESS HOW MUCH I MISS YOU. I KNOW MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I NEVER THOUGHT THAT LIFE COULD BE THIS HURTFULL. THE SIMPLE THINGS THAT PEOPLE TAKE FOR GRANTED, LIKE SAYING GOODNIGHT, OR I LOVE YOU ,MEAN SO MUCH TO ME. IF I ONLY HAD ONE MORE CHANCE TO SAY THEM. THE ONE THING I MISS MOST OF ALL, IS BEING IN YOUR ARMS, I'LL NEVER STOP MISSING THAT. I THINK ABOUT YOU WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE. YOU ARE TRUELY MY BEST FRIEND, MY LOVE OF MY LIFE, AND I CHERISH EVERY MOMENT WE HAD TOGETHER. I WILL NEVER STOP LOVING OR MISSING YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, LOVE DEBBIE

Robin ORourke

May 12, 2004

Ronnie...

I want to thank you for being so sweet, kind and always generous to me and to my family.. We always had very enjoyable times with you, Debbie and the girls... You welcomed us to your home and treated us as family, as well as being a wonderful father to Keith.. Seeing him beam with pride after doing oh so many things that you took your time to teach him... The deck, the ponds, just to name a few..

I always admired the closeness and love that was around you.. and I loved watching you with our grandchilden, Veronica and Bella... Their faces always would light up at the mere sight of you.. You will be missed by me Shaun and Jenn... You have Debbie, Toni, Kerrie, Sandy, Ashley, Keith, Tyler, Veronica, Bella, and Hailey to all keep your memories alive, and will be in our thoughts and hearts forever..

Alison Ammendolia

May 12, 2004

Debbie and Family:

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please extend my deepest sympathy to everyone.

Alison Ammendolia

ashley roedts

April 29, 2004

..one of these days it will hit me and i will have to realize that your gone, but i have to come together and charious all the great memories i had with you. so many great words to describe you. nobody in the world could ever replace you and the out-going realtionship we shared together. still till this day you will always have a special place in my heart.i know that while your up there , you will guide me through life. i thank you so much for what you have done for me and i cry with tears of greatfulness knowing how much you cared for me! the best thing to know that your up there with a smile on your face and free from all that pain you put up with. i never knew anybody as brave as you, and to see how much you accomplished in life, it's amazing. i love you and miss you too!

Jacqueline Ochman

April 28, 2004

Ronnie,

I hope you didn't suffer with alot of pain and discomfort during your last few days on earth, before you went to heaven. You were an excellent example of a husband, father, son, brother, boss and friend to everyone you touched. I hope you find comfort with seeing Daddy, Tommy, Grandpa and Grandma Kell and Grandpa and Grandpa Fritz and the many other relatives and people you knew and others you never met. There is so much you wanted still to accomplish on this earth, but God took you earlier than you planned. There must be a very good reason God wanted you now and not at a later time, I'm so grateful and honored to have helped you as a sister and nurse and teach your family and love ones how to prepare for your passing away. I tried my best to help, comfort and guide your wife, daughters, your special niece, Ashley, Mommy, our sisters and brothers. I'm so thankful that I was there for you and them. You found the strength to say I love you before passing away to your wife, Debbie and family members. This was something so very special to everyone. We all hold these words so close to our hearts.

With all my love to a special brother until we meet someday in heaven. Love Jackie

Richard Kell

April 26, 2004

Ron,

You were the son, brother, husband, father, friend most people want to be, but only dream of. This is a dream of a lifetime for most people. You were born on February 9, 1953 and on that day god gave you the blessing of love deep in your heart. You always had love for your family, relatives and friends. You worked hard throughout your life and always accomplished what you set out to do and made progress in everything you did. I always took pride in your accomplishments. Last words for now. Love, love, love. Until we meet again in heaven some day.

Your brother, Ricky

Joann, Shelby & Tony Roedts

April 25, 2004

To our family,

Words cannot express our sorrow. We love all of you very much and our hearts will always be with all of you. Love always Joann, Tony, & Shelby

Joanna Kell

April 25, 2004

Ronnie,

You were the most wonderful, loving, caring son that a mother would want. I love you dearly, and always will keep you in my heart. I treasure the memories of times we all had together, the weddings of Toni and Kerri, and especially yours and Debbie's. We are all so proud of you and all you've accomplished. When you were entrepreneur of the year, it was an honor and so great to go to California for the cermonies and spend wonderful days with you and Debbie. You've always did the best you could and with pride. God blessed you with a wonderful, loving wife, three wonderful children; Toni, Kerri and Sandy and four beautiful, lovable grandchildren; Tyler, Veronica, Isabella and Haily. You were really blessed to have time with them and many precious memories. You were also blessed with having your special niece Ashley live with you who loves and adores you. Jackie, Nancy, Linda, Ricky and Jerry all miss you and love you very much. It was a shock when you became ill and I only prayed and wished god would of healed you, but god had other plans for you. At least god gave us time to tell you how much we love you say good-bye before he took you to heaven. You will always be in my heart and I'll always keep in touch with Debbie and your children and grandchildren. I love you dearly and miss you very much and always will. You are now in rest in heaven with Tommy and dad. Until we meet in heaven someday, I will think of you, love you and miss you deeply.

Love with all my heart, Mom

Dean Harrison

April 24, 2004

Deb, Toni, Sandy, Ashley and especially Kerrie;

While I only know Ron for a short period of time, it is so apparent of what a wonderful and dedicated husband and father he was and the love he had for his family. It is truly and honor to have known someone who whether you knew for 5 minutes or a lifetime was able to make you feel special and touch so many people in so many wonderful way. His love and strength will last with you forever. Love, Dean

ashley roedts

April 23, 2004

"next to you is my favorite place to be.." being there for you and you being there for me, is like the best thing ever and i just want to say thanks for everything. to know that your up there with a smile and pain free, makes me cry with tears of joy and lets me know how much you cared for me!

-with all my love i dedicate to you, uncle ron!

Linda and Dick Kell/Pivarnik

April 23, 2004

Debbie, Toni, Kerrie, Sandy and Ashley,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad/husband was a very special person who loved each of you with all his heart. May each of you be comforted by the many wonderful memories your dad/husband left behind. We love each of you and will always be there for you if you need us. God bless each of you.

Love Your sister-in-law Linda/Aunt Linda and Brother-in-law Dick/Uncle Dick.

Linda Kell

April 23, 2004

My Dear brother Ron,

I can't tell you how sorry and sad that I am that god took you from us. When I first hear that you were sick, I didn't want to believe it because I love you and always will and didn't want to accept your illness. I prayed and prayed that god would make you better, but for some reason he didn't and I want to believe he took you to a better place to be with him, Tommy and dad. I always looked up to you, you were the one who held the family together. You were the family's hero. You and I have a special love for each other that no one else will replace. I miss you and will always love you. Until we meet again, please look down on your family and Mom and watch over us. I LOVE YOU... Your loving sister, Linda

Linda Salvatore Petersen

April 22, 2004

"Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted"

Sandy, you and your family are in my prayers.......

Linda

Jill Kell

April 22, 2004

Ronnie,

I want to thank you for all you taught me, to be strong, to have confidence in myself. You treated me like a sister, and I always felt that I was blessed because you were the brother I never had.

I will cherish the memories we shared together forever. Debbie,Toni,Keith,Sandy,Kerrie, Ashley,Jerry and Craig! Boston Market, Jimmie's seafood,wine, Cosmopolitions, The Puzzle, The slot machines, Our phone calls,you and Debbie teaching me the short cuts to you house, IHOP's, Sitting with you and Deb at the hospital while you were getting your Chemo,Fish sandwiches from McDonald's Bucks Ice cream, Laughter, And let us not forget that special friend we all met,Zelda, She is a good friend:),and you and your brother Jerry with your quaker state oil problem. I could go on and on, but the few things mentioned are just a small part of what we did together with you and your family.

I am going to miss you, and our phone conversations. Ronnie, you are the best brother-in-law anyone could ask for. Thank you for being so good to me and my children, and I will keep my promise to you and take extra special care of your brother Jerry. I love you. I will be sure to be with Debbie a lot.She is my good friend. Deb and I have a special bond that no one can ruin!

Love,Jill

Keith O'Rourke

April 21, 2004

Eulogy for My Father in Law

HE WAS

4/21/04

Good Morning,

My name is Keith O’Rourke. I would like to thank my mother in law for giving me the opportunity to say some words on behalf of my father in law Ron. Ron Kell was a very special person. He was the type of person who touched people’s lives in positive ways without his even trying. It was his good nature and generosity as a human being that made this possible. He was many different things. He was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son, godfather, brother in law, father in law, neighbor, and friend to many.

He was simple. Ron enjoyed simple things, such as cutting the grass on a sunny summer afternoon. Or simply plowing a driveway on a snowy winter morning.

He was humorous. Ron was always telling some sort of joke, and for those who really knew Ron, you will understand when I say if he found a joke that he liked, he usually told it over and over.

He was humble. If Ron wanted to, he could have gone to work everyday wearing Armani suites…instead, he chose to wear his trademark blue jeans and white sneakers.

He was always undertaking some sort of project. Ron could never be idle. He had to be doing something. You would never find him on a couch at 2:00 in the afternoon

He was a proud grandfather. Ron seized any chance that presented itself to speak about his grandchildren. I remember on one occasion, when I went with Ron to one of his treatments, the subject of grandchildren came up with one of the other patients. Before I could even blink, Ron had a stack of pictures pulled out of his wallet. I can recall him sharing the pictures and beaming with pride. In addition, Ron was an active grandfather. Poppa as he was affectionately referred to by Tyler, Veronica, Bella, and Hailey never said no to an opportunity to spend time with one of his grandchildren. When you saw Ron with them, it was clear how much he loved them. Even when Ron’s health started to deteriorate, he always found the energy to play with his grandchildren.

He was a Jets fan. Ron loved the Jets. He often joked, that if anything ever happened to him, to make sure to pay for the Jets tickets before the mortgage.

He was stubborn. It was Ron’s way or the highway. However, 99% of the time, Ron’s way was the right way.

He was forgiving. Ron never was one to hold a grudge. After saying his peace relating to a disagreement, Ron would never bring it up again. He would never throw something in someone’s face after the fact.

He was a food connoisseur. Ron loved to eat. Before I met Ron, I was 30 pounds lighter than I am today. But being Ron Kell’s son in law meant eating a lot of steak, lobster, and Sakura’s. And I never wanted to disappoint him.

He was a hobbyist. Ron loved building his model boats, playing with his trains, gardening in his yard and in his greenhouse, and putting together huge puzzles.

He was the boss. The Boss! Ron worked hard to build his success. But was never altered as a person by that success. His employees respected and revered him.

He was a fighter. About six weeks ago, Ron took a dramatic turn for the worse and was hospitalized. The doctors told the family at that time, that his situation was grave, and that he most likely had 3-10 days left to live. Knowing this, I felt the need to talk with Ron about the security of his family. I told him that if anything were to happen to him, I would do my best to act on his behalf and protect his family, and handle any situation in the manner he would. His response to me was “Keith, you’re not telling me anything that I already don’t know, and I appreciate it, but I’m not going anywhere!” I can tell everyone here today, that Ron remained courageous and optimistic until the very end. His will to live never ceased. The strength of this man was truly incredible.

You will observe today that I speak mostly about Ron the man rather than about Ron’s accomplishments. The reason for this is simply that the people who knew Ron saw Ron as a friendly, kindhearted, compassionate, loving person.

But of all the things that Ron was, the most important thing he was to me, was a role model. He taught me through his actions and works what it is to be a family man. As a family man, Ron was devoted, loyal, dedicated, dutiful, and faithful. Ron set an example for his daughters of what a husband and father should be. As a husband, I only hope to have the love and friendship with my wife that all witnessed between Ron and Debbie. My mother and father in law where the perfect couple. As a father, I only hope that my daughters will look at me with the same eyes that Toni, Kerrie, Sandy and Ashley viewed their father with.

I truly loved him as a son loves his father, and I will miss him.

In closing I would like to read a poem for my mother in law:

Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the mourning hush

I am the swift, uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight,

I am the soft starlight at night,

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there --I do not sleep.

Mom, Ron told you with his last breath that he loved you.

He is still and always will be with you.

Thank You

Tyler and Hailey Jenesky

April 21, 2004

Pappa we will miss you very much! Thanks for showing me how to ride a tractor, spoiling us, and going pumpkin picking. We will never forget the tree-monster's and sitting on your lap for a tickle session. We love you!

Kerrie Kell

April 21, 2004

Dad I will never forget all the happy memories you created for me! I will always treasure waiting for you to come home from work for our daily candy treat, cookies and milk for breakfast, dancing and singing while mom was out, learning how to dance to MY GIRL, tractor rides with your grandson, and so much more. Thank you for showing me so much, loving me so unconditionally, and passing me a part of your personality and looks! I will always love you and take comfort knowing you will be with me.

Holly Rich

April 21, 2004

To the Kell Family - I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by the many wonderful memories your father/husband has left behind. He will be missed by so many.

Michele Gabor

April 21, 2004

Dear Debbie, Toni, Kerrie, and Sandy,

My warmest thoughts are with you during this time. Words cannot express how sad that I am to hear that Ron passed away. I remember his smile and his knack for making you laugh – he was so good at that. What I also remember is how much he loved all of you. I had the opportunity to see that love for the nine years that I worked for him. There will always be a special place in my heart for him.

Carlye Spataro-Calo

April 20, 2004

Joe and I are truly sorry for your loss...

Steve Dugan

April 20, 2004

Mrs. Kell, Toni, Kerry and Sandy

My condolences on your tremendous loss. I remember your husband/father as a true family man who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Hopefully your grieving will be far outweighed by the abundance of happy memories he has left behind. Wishing you guys all the best..Steve Dugan

Kara Gronbach (Horvath)

April 20, 2004

Mrs. Kell, Toni, Kerrie & Sandy,

I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I was to hear about your dad/husband. I'm sorry we haven't been close in so long but the memories of your dad and family have stayed with me and will forever. I just remember all of the good times we had in Boston, for mine and Toni's b-ball games when he was our coach and when he made my mom pose as a limp person to get a great spot at Great Adventure (he was always good for making us laugh). Your dad holds a very special place in my heart and always will. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers now and always!!

JoAnn & Joe Solemene

April 20, 2004

Dear Debbie, Sandy and Family...Joe

and I never had the pleasure of meeting Ron or you Deb and we are very sorry about that...but please know that he has been in our prayers from the time we heard of his illness and he will continue to be...he fought it as long as he could. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kell family during this very difficult time...God Bless you.

The Manion Family Rubber Supplies Co.

April 20, 2004

We are all very sorry to here of your loss.Ron was a great guy and will be remembered by everyone he came in contact with,whether it was business,the Firehouse or personally.

Mike Pacowta

April 20, 2004

Debbie,

It seems like yesterday that I met you and Ron. I'll always remember the support both of you gave to me and the fun we had doing the things we did. May Ronnie rest in peace and may we all be better people for having known him.

Mike Pacowta

sandy kell

April 20, 2004

snuggles, chicklet gum, savanah smiles, beenie babies,whatchmacallits, music by the radio when mom wasn't home and sooooooo much more. thank you for making my life so great and thank you for all that you have given to me unselfishly..i still need you more than you think. please always watch over me..

sandy (aka snuggles)

Janice & Neil Diedrickson

April 20, 2004

Debbie, Toni, Kerrie, Sandy and Ashley our sincerest sympathy is extended to all of you. Debbie and Ronnie you are two of my dearest and oldest friends and I will always remember and treasure all the good times we had together. Whether it was hanging out at the Seawall as teenagers, walking to Marnick's with Ashley and my boys for ice cream or enjoying all the concerts together along with so many more fond memories. Ronnie you will be alive in our hearts forever. You truly are one of the Great Guys.

Craig Kell

April 20, 2004

Uncle Ronnie was a great uncle and will be deeply missed. Aunt Debbie, Toni,Kerrie,Sandy and Ashley, you were all blessed with a wonderful person in your life. Uncle Ronnie was one uncle that could never be replaced and my heart will be forever there for you and the family. I miss him already and could only imagine how you all feel. Words cant express how I feel but his memories will always be there. I love you Uncle Ronnie......take care, Love your nephew forever, Craig

Charles Dubord

April 19, 2004

Debbie,Toni,Sandy,Kerrie & The entire Kell Family.

My condolences to all. Ron was a very good friend of mine, we had many happy memories over the years starting when we where kids growing up in Lordship, through the High School years at Bullard Havens the many parties and dances we attended together using my mothers 1965 Ford Falcon. (Which hardly ever beat anyone off the line and usualy had me driving and Ron pushing) But we had a lot of laughs back then. I remember the Jet games that we used to go to at Shea Stadium, only tickets we could get were standing room only in the end zone so we were behind a fence and whenever anything good happen on the field everyone in front of us would stand up and we had to climb the fence to see what happen what a workout we got then. I guess I could go on and on with many more stories but I don't want to fill up the Guest Book. Ron has been a good friend to me over the years and I'm gonna miss him very much, I hope that if he has any pull with the man upstairs he can maybe help the New York Jets get back to the Super Bowl (PS When my sister passed away last May I asked the same of her but I think she liked New England) Well I'm gonna close this, I wish your Family the best and I'm so sorry for your loss. Charlie D.

Toni Kell-O'Rourke

April 19, 2004

No matter how big I get, I will still be your little Baby! I will miss you Daddy!

Veronica & Bella O'Rourke

April 19, 2004

We love you papa to the moon and the stars!

DEBBIE KELL

April 19, 2004

RONNIE, THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY LIFE SO FULL. YOUR MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS FILL MY HEART WITH HAPPINESS. WHAT WE HAVE IS SO SPECIAL THAT DEATH CAN NOT TAKE IT AWAY.YOU ARE NOT JUST MY HUSBAND, BUT MY BEST FRIEND TOO. A PART OF ME DIED WITH YOU BUT I KNOW WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOMEDAY. I KNOW YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR ME ON BELLA DEBBIE, THE STAR YOU BOUGHT FOR US. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME ALWAYS FEEL SO SPECIAL. NO MAN SHOULD EVER EXPERIENCE THE PAIN YOU ENDURED, AND I KNOW YOU DID IT FOR YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST FATHER TO OUR CHILDREN. YOU MADE ME AND THE GIRLS FEEL SO LOVED. WE ARE TRUELY A LOVING FAMILY, THE RONALD A. KELL FAMILY THAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST.MY GRANDCHILDREN WILL ALWAYS KNOW HOW SPECIAL THEIR PAPPA IS. I WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER. DEBBIE

Jerry Kell

April 19, 2004

Ronnie,

You are a brother that is very special to me. We have had many good times together that will never be forgotten.

I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments you made.

You will be deeply missed, and you will forever be in my heart. Bye for now.

Love your brother,

Jerry

Mike Francese

April 19, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the family. Ron was a great guy.

Jerry and Jill Kell

April 19, 2004

Debbie,Toni,Kerrie,Sandy and Ashley,

We are sorry for your loss. Ronnie was a very special person, who loved each of you greatly.

Our hearts a heavy for all of you, that you had to lose Ronnie at such a tender, young age. We love you and will forever be here for all of you.

Love,

Jerry and Jill

Aviles

April 19, 2004

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. Mr. Kell was always so sweet and polite and willing to help out in everyway he could. He will be deeply missed. You have an angel watching over all of you. We are so sorry for you loss. May GOD Bless all of you, and Ronald A. Kell's spirit.

Joyce Loschiavo

April 19, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the family. My brother, Charles Dubord has always spoke fondly of Ron. I know he was a truly wonderful man.

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