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Ronald Januzzi Obituary
June 13, 1929 - March 6, 2018
Ronald Everett Januzzi, 88 years young, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018, in Grand Junction, CO. He is predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Inez Januzzi and his sister, Thelma Seaman.
He was a renowned Mineralogist and dedicated his life in this field to research and the education of young and old alike. His specialty of study was the Tilly Foster Mine in Brewster, NY and Branchville Quarry in CT. Famous for the Dinosaur Gift and Mineral Shoppe/Dinosaurland in Brewster, NY, he enjoyed the bus loads of school children and visitors from across the country that came to learn about minerals and dinosaurs for over 30 years. He had numerous publications on Mineralogy and made an enormous contribution to this field.
He is survived by his niece, Cindy Andrews of Rochester, NH; his nephew, William Dodge of Mountain Home, AR, and many cousins. His humor and wit will be dearly missed by family and friends. Rest in peace, Uncle Ronnie!
Donations may be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506 or at Hopewest.org.
A celebration of life to be announced at a later date.
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Sponsored by Danbury Mineralogical Society.
The "Old Sage"
Tina Snapp
March 5, 2019
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Tina Snapp
March 5, 2019
It's been almost a year now, sure do miss you. We talk all the time of all the wonderful times that we shared. Stopping by and having our Thursday dinner dates, doing things on the spur of the moment. You were very special to David and I. You will forever be in our hearts.
His Dinosaur Gift and Mineral Shoppe/Dinosaurland
February 25, 2019
Steve Wyness
February 11, 2019
My condolences to the family, I have fond memories of visiting and helping Ronald at the dinosaur shop. He was a brilliant man! I enjoyed our many scientific discussions about the universe and mineralogy. He gave me a lot of encouragement to do well in school and my art. He was like an uncle to me. Rest in peace my old friend. Steve Wyness
Elizabeth Triano
March 16, 2018
Deepest condolences on the loss of a great soul. He was a legend in his own time for sure.
Jan Howard
March 14, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Ronald's family. I remember him well. My late Uncle, Gordon Rydell, was a good friend of his years ago, and often went "rock hunting" with him. Gordie often spoke of him and the good times they had together looking for geodes and minerals.
Jim LaPine
March 13, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. I remember Ronnie well. My dad Walt LaPine was his cousin and I have fond memories of visiting the dinosaur shop back in the 60s when I was a kid.
Julie Gabriele
March 13, 2018
Cindy - My condolences to you and your family. What a fun, unique contribution your uncle made to the Danbury community! -Julie (a LaPine cousin)
Daniel Cornell
March 11, 2018
Sincere condolences to the Family
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