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Ronald Tornatore Obituary
Born in Canastota, on June 15, 1959, he was the son of Sam "Sonny" and Beverly Costanzo Tornatore. A lifelong resident of the area, Ron was a graduate of Canastota High School.
He was associated with the family business, Tornatore Farms, and was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving besides his parents, Sonny and Beverly of Canastota, are two daughters, Jacqueline Tornatore and Rachel Tornatore, both of Canastota; one sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Joseph Long of Aurora; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Sundee Tornatore of Concord, N.C.; nieces and nephews, Gary Barlow, Mark Barlow, Kacey Champney, Tori Tornatore and Misty Davis. He was predeceased by a brother, Brian J. Tornatore on Feb. 13, 2006.
Funeral services will be held 9: 30 a.m., Wednesday from St. Agatha's Church, where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin Corcoran, pastor. Interment will be made in St. Agatha's Cemetery. The family will receive relative and friends in the parish's church hall following services. There are no public hours of visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 300 South Peterboro Street, Canastota.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Tornatore
Daniel Spaulding
November 3, 2021
Still in my thoughts. Brother Poo.
Kelly Smith Chillson
April 26, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss dear Tornatore family. There have been so many these past years.
Dan Avery
January 28, 2011
Hey brother miss you every day .I know somewhere somehow our paths will cross again.Take care see you soon!!
Ronnie taking it easy in 2010
Nancy Doss
November 18, 2010
Ronnie I will miss you. May you feel God's arms wrapped around you now. May you live on in the hearts of all who loved you. R.I.P Ronnie
Love ya always Mama Nancy
Mike & Iris Tobin
November 18, 2010
Our prayers go out to the family. It's so hard to believe Ronnie will never call our house or even come by with all his funny stories. I have seen it wrote that this seems like a bad dream, if only that was true. Ronnie, Mike & I will miss you.. R.I.P Roo
Cindy Jenkins
November 17, 2010
Ronnie I miss and love you very much !! You will always hold a special part in my heart. This is a bad dream.
Marie Lucci
November 17, 2010
Time passes so quickly. Ron and i shared many thoughts. He was one of the most caring people i ever met. If you need a shoulder to cry on or a gallon of milk, Ron was there, whether you be young or old he treated everyone the same. his sense of humor and wit will never be forgotten. My deepest prayers go out to his family. May you be comforted by the Love of god for us all. He was a great man and will be missed by all. Fly Ron fly to the top of the heavens untill we meet again my friend.
Sandy Tucci
November 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Tornatore family. Ronnie will always be remembered for his easy going personality and the ability to make anyone smile. He will be missed by many. I will never forget our high school years.
Mike Defosse
November 16, 2010
To the Tornatore family & friends.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all in this difficult time. I will remember the good times with him since this is the Ronnie I always knew. Always fun to be around with a smile on his face.
Rene Kennedy
November 16, 2010
To the family of Ronnie Tornatore:
I am so sorry for your loss. Ronnie was such riot, I remember him hanging with my brothers Jimmy and Ed. What a pill. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Rene
Pamela Sheffield
November 16, 2010
"Ronnie, I'll miss you my friend. Til we meet again. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Every time I see a manatee I will think of you. We could never find them." Sissy (Orlando, Fl)
Betsy Beeman
November 15, 2010
Mike, Sundee and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time of your life.
Nan Fera-Gilman
November 15, 2010
It was my pleasure knowing you, and more importantly being able to call you my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Til we meet again my friend....
go raiders
November 15, 2010
Ronnie and the girls
Bill Lincourt
November 15, 2010
1st grade..Ronnie and I
William Lincourt
November 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Ronnie and I grew up around the corner from each other and had some great times. Camping out and dirt bomb fights. Snowmobiling and high school football. We played spot light and kick the can as children and chased girls as teenagers. I will remember the good times and smile. Rest in peace my friend.
Bruce Douglas
November 14, 2010
Ronnie, I still keep thinking that this is a bad dream and I am waiting to wake up. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, especially your daughters. You meant alot to me my friend, RIP.
Rick Crosby
November 13, 2010
To all the Tornatore Family and friends, Sorry for such a tragic loss, Ronnie and I go back to our early childhood, shared MANY good times, many laughs, many memories. My heart goes out to you all.
Ronnie's Guardian Angel to light the path to God!!!
Jo-vanna "Lincourt" Collins
November 12, 2010
Sonny, Bev, Diane, Michael, Jacqueline, and Rachel:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Ronnie was loved by so many people. Although I hadn't seen him in many years, I did keep up on the important things in his life. Racing was such a joy for him. Friendship was very important to him. He was a great friend to so many. He will be greatly missed. God bless all of you! Ronnie....love and miss you. Til we see each other again my friend.?
John Eppolito
November 12, 2010
Beverly, Sonny, Diane and Michael I am sorry to hear of your loss. Time I spent with Ronnie will always be remembered.
tina labarbera
November 12, 2010
JUMBO,my dearest friend.I miss you every minute of the day.Still waiting for my phone to ring.I no that you are in a better place No pain and no more worries.We will always love you.Till we meet again ..rip love Jumbo (TRL)
JEFF & HOPE GRAVES
November 12, 2010
PIZON, WE ARE SO THANKFUL THAT YOU WERE A PART OF OUR LIVES... YOU WERE FUNNY AND SARCASTIC AND A GREAT FRIEND... OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND ALL LOVED ONES... THANK YOU FOR BEING OUR FRIEND AND ALWAYS BRINGING A SMILE TO OUR FACE... WE WILL RACE YOU AGAIN ON THE OTHER SIDE...
November 11, 2010
Beverly, Sonny, Diane and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kathy Pavone Devine
One of many, but my all time favorite! <3 you!
Sarah Wilson
November 11, 2010
Ronnie,
Ive wanted to believe this whole time that this wasnt true, you couldnt be gone. Seeing this seems unreal, but its true. You are gone, you will never come home to NC and race again. Breaks my heart, honestly it kills me. But I know, you are racing in heaven and building your pretty trucks looking down on us smiling. You are my inspiration, my drive to fulfill my dream of working in Motorsports. Look down and smile, because I'm doing it for you! I thank you for being there as I grew up, you were very much a father figure in my life and I look back and see I was a very blessed and lucky girl!
Love you, Miss you! I'll be "Pizons only fan" forever.
Sarah
November 10, 2010
My best friends forever <3 Dad
Traci Assmus
November 10, 2010
Ronnie,
I'll always remember the fun we used to have when we played together as kids. I regret that we didn't remain as close through adulthood but I will think of you often and keep you in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Love and miss you, dear cousin!
Traci
Diane Roache
November 10, 2010
Bev & Sonny -
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ronnie was a very special person to me and I will remember all the good times we had together. Ronnie - I will miss you and some day we will laugh again together.
Angela Malvaso Ferriter
November 10, 2010
Ronnie, my heart is filled with sadness and my mind is full of all the childhood & teenage memories that we shared…all the laughter and sometimes the tears… and I recall the many, many times that I was lucky to have you in my life as we were growing up…I hope that you are truly at peace, my friend.
Tammy Grassmann
November 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!! I know you are at peace my dear friend!!! I will love and miss you everyday until we meet again!!!
Tammy Grassmann
November 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ronnie may you be at peace!!! God bless you and your family!! I will love and miss you forever.
Lisa Edlind
November 10, 2010
Thoughts and prayers to the Tornatore Family. Ronnie, I love you and miss you. I'll see you again, my friend.
Daniel Spaulding
November 10, 2010
My friend Ronnie, see you on the other side. You will be greatly missed.
love ya Bro. Dan Spulding
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