Ronald T. Anastasio

Ronald T. Anastasio, 80, of Simsbury, CT passed away on Wednesday, March 8 with family by his side after a year long battle with cancer. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Thomas and Laura (Ringwood) Anastasio of Kensington, CT and widower to Dorothy (Janucik) Anastasio, the love of his life. A graduate of the Hartford Institute of Accounting, Ron spent the majority of his career as a controller working within the automobile industry which was fitting as he was a longlife connoisseur of automobiles and spent many years as a car owner on the racing circuit. More important than anything else to Ron was his family. He was a pillar of strength to his wife and four children. A dedicated father, he coached girls softball, was an active member of his church community, and served as the President of Middlesex Youth Hockey for many years. A sports lover at heart, his grandchildren became the center of his being and he evolved into a super fan, regularly attending hockey and baseball games, as well as dance and acro performances, cross-country/ track meets, and cheer competitions. He affectionately became known as "Grandpa Ron" to dozens of local children and their families. He also loved spending time with his children and their families frequently visiting Ohio, Cape Cod and the Connecticut shore. Above all, he was a dedicated husband who shared many interests with his late wife, notably their love of classical music as they were longtime season ticket holders at the Bushnell Concert Series. For the past 5 years, he served on the Board of Commissions of the Simsbury Housing Authority and was an active member of the St. Mary's Parish community in Simsbury. Ron is survived by sons Michael (Kathryn) and Jeffrey (Jessica), daughters Lorraine (Steven) and Christine (Scott); and grandchildren Kayla, Logan, Kyle, Drew, Reid, Hunter, Gavin, and Emily. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Church in Simsbury on Thursday, March 17th at 10:00 AM where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, on Wednesday, March 16th between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The Anastasio family expresses deep gratitude to Ron's exceptional care team led by Dr. Brian J. Byrne and to the caring in-home hospice care led by VNACare of Worcester County. Those who prefer may make contributions in his memory to the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute, 100 Grand Street, New Britain CT, 06050. Please visit Ron's Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.