Ronald R. Jankowski

FUNERAL HOME

Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek

5151 Buffalo Road

Erie, Pennsylvania

Ronald Jankowski Obituary

Ronald R. Jankowski, age 63, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was born in Erie on September 21, 1951, son of the late Leonard and Eleonore Jankowski.

Ron was a 1969 graduate of Academy High School. He was self-employed as a general contractor. He was very gifted in his work. "His craftsmanship was not ordinary, it was extraordinary." Ron was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam for two years.

Ron is survived by his sister, Pati Sadler of Harborcreek; one nephew, David Nowakowski Jr. (Debbie) of Harborcreek; one niece, Kari Longley (Rob) of Greenville, N.C.; one great-niece, Danielle Nowakowski; three great-nephews, Troy Horvath (fiancée, Kelsey Kindle), Zachary Horvath, and Derek Nowakowski; three dear friends, Louie D'Albora, Eddie Borgia, and David Lindsley.

Friends may call at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 5151 Buffalo Road (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.), on Saturday, April 25th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Private interment will be held. To send an online message of condolence or to view the family tribute wall, please visit www.dusckas-taylorfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Apr. 19 to Apr. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Jankowski

12 Entries

Maggie Heintz

April 28, 2015

Dear Patti,
We are so sorry to hear about Ronnie. He was such a kind and gentle man. Mom and Dad are here in Arizona with me so they could not attend. We wanted to call but could not find a phone numberfor you.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Herb, Dolores, Maggie & Bill.

Donna Cummings

April 27, 2015

I am sorry to hear of Ron's death, he always had such an infectious laugh and my husband Michael had shared many fun times with Ron in high school and beyond.

Donna Leszek

April 25, 2015

Ron, GREAT guy, GREAT stories, GREAT laugh, have missed seeing you in awhile, you were at the Park more when your Mom was at Brevilier. Unique you were, free-spirit, and beautiful eyes , RIP my old friend and classmate.

Kari Nowakowski-Longley

April 21, 2015

Uncle Ronnie was a fantastic man! I remember going to visit him when I was 15 in California and he took us to Vegas, Disney Land and Knotts Berry Farm. He spoiled me!! When you moved back to Erie life just shined! You were always there to help out with any small job. You were a wonderful son and a great brother to my mom. You need to watch over my mom and keep her strong!! She is so lost now that you are gone. She knows you are with your parents and Brownie just laughing and dancing. I am still very angry you are gone. But like I read..you are the most beautiful flower in the garden and God picked you! Rest in Peace and I will Love and miss you always!
Your Niece

Michelle Carneval

April 20, 2015

We just cannot believe that Ron has passed. Ny sister and I have used Ron as our contractor and are truly shocked. It is just as Patti describes - everywhere we look , we see Ron's talents. He had a way of convincing us to do things that were somewhat unplanned but we always loved the end result!
He was such a carefree, interesting man. He seemed to live life to the fullest and had many wonderful stories to prove it! W e will miss him dearly but know that he is in a much better place!
Deepest sympathies to Patti and all those who knew Ron!

SUE THOMPSON

April 20, 2015

So shocked to here this,GOD BLESS !!!

April 20, 2015

With prayers and fond memories of times spent many years ago just hanging out with a truly nice person. May the angels surround you. Rest in peace. Darleen Miller Wilkinson

April 20, 2015

My Dear Brother,

I just can't wrap my heart around the fact that you are gone. I pray every waking moment that you didn't suffer and that you passed quickly. You were such a talented contractor. You never ceased to amaze me. I remember all the ideas you had that you wanted to do to my home and I just couldn't imagine it...but I let you have your way, and as always, the results were awesome. Unique, unusual but always awesome. Almost every place I look in my home I see your special touches and I love the fact that I gave in to your visions. Your friends (Louie, Eddie & Dave) are phenomenal. They have been a great comfort to me and I know they loved you very much. Ammo and the cats will miss you alot. You always took the time to talk and play with all of them. Ammo will really miss her rides around the living room on your drop cloths...and, yes I know now how you let Ammo out of her kennel so she could follow you around while you worked and how she tried to steal your tools out of your tool belt. I hope you will send someone to finish the work that you started for me...even though you're shoes will be hard to fill.

I love you and I will miss you terribly. You were always there for me!! I can't imagine my life without you! God Bless and Rest In Peace.

Love,

Pati

DAVID MOORE

April 19, 2015

I HAD THE PREASURE OF KNOWING RONNIE FOR MANY YEARS,WE SHARED A LOT OF GOOD TIMES.HE LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST,AND IN HIS OWN WAY.THANKS RONNIE FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY,SO WE TOO CAN LIVE OUR LIVES IN FREEDOM,AND IN OUR WAY!!SEE YOU ON THE FLIP SIDE MY FRIEND.DAVID MOORE

Amy Lyons

April 19, 2015

My prayers for your family. Love ya guys.

Suzanne Herbstritt

April 19, 2015

Pati my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. During this time and as you move forward remember all the great times you spent with your brother. I will always remember the family gatherings and Ron with a smile that lite up the room

LEON BUCZYNSKI

April 19, 2015

IT IS ALWAYS A SAD DAY TO LOSE A FELLOW VETERAN.MAY GOD BLESS RON AND HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED,SGT.LEON BUCZYNSKI US.AIR FORCE RET.

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