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Ronald Girardi Obituary
WASHINGTON - Ronald D. Girardi, 79, of Washington, Ill., passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.
He was born on July 14, 1933, in Roanoke, Ill., a son of George and Kathryn Beoletto Girardi. He married Alice Oyen on Oct. 8, 1953, in Minonk, Ill. She passed away on July 21, 1997.
Surviving are two daughters, Rhonda Bosley of Washington, Ill., and Deb (Curt) Backer of Roanoke, Ill.; one son, Gary (Diane) Girardi of Spring Bay, Ill.; one brother, Jerry Girardi of Metamora, Ill.; three grandchildren, Dennis, Bryan and Teresa; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, George; and one granddaughter, Carolyn.
Ronald started his career at Caterpillar in East Peoria as a skilled trade plumber. He worked for 35 years there before retiring in 1986 as the superintendent of construction.
An Army veteran, he served his country during the Korean War.
He was a member of the American Legion in both Roanoke and Washington.
Ronald was a lifelong Cubs fan. Family and friends always came first for him. He was kind and generous and had a heart of gold. He was always willing to help others out and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at the Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke. The Rev. Tom Zobrist will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and burial of ashes will be in Minonk Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Illinois at 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at knappjohnsonharris.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Girardi
September 26, 2012
Ron was a great man and friend. He will be greatly missed. They don't make them like this anymore. Rest in peace paisano
Tony & Debbi Moreschi
Byron Jodlowski
September 24, 2012
Ron was a great Boss and treated all with respect.
September 24, 2012
Gary, Di and family,
So sorry Gary, about the passing of your dad. He was such a kind person and a joy to listen to no matter what he was talking about. He will be missed by all greatly but you will have many smiles remembering him. You both are in my thoughts.
Shirley Harlan
Salem,MO
Willy & Denise Lawrence
September 21, 2012
Gary, so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, please except our deepest sympathy.
Barb Rafool Patterson
September 21, 2012
To the Girardi family. Ron was very close to our family for years. He was extemely close to my Uncle (George Shady) and my father Joe Rafool. A great guy and loads of laughs. May his soul rest in peace. So, sorry for his loss. Big shoes to fill. Barb Rafool Patterson
September 21, 2012
My sincere heartfelt sympathy to Ron's family. Ron was a great guy always telling stories. I will never forget when he brought his Italian dish over for our dinner one night when I cared for his brother and asked if I would care for him when it came time! VERY GOOD MEAL! He was a neighbor to my cousin. His kind and caring soul faithfully took lunch weekly to his brother. May you rest in peace Ron, you will be missed by many.
Great-Grandpa Ron and my mom, Carolyn
Alyssa Girardi
September 21, 2012
Great Grandpa Ron, you were always such a kind man, always giving to others. You were the closest thing I ever had to a father, because I never had one. Thank you for being such a shining light in my life. I love you.
Jen Koch
September 20, 2012
You will be missed Mr.G!!! May you rest in peace.
Connie Minch
September 20, 2012
I was very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a great friend to both my husband and I. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Norm and Pat Miller
September 20, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. He was a good friend and we will miss alot. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
karla & jon ockerby
September 20, 2012
Mr. G. was truly a sweet man and will be missed by all!!
Rhonda Bosley
September 20, 2012
Love you Dad. Will miss you so much. My best friend and the greatest man I ever knew. Love Rhonda
September 20, 2012
He was one of a kind. A story for everything. Always willing to help anyone. He will be greatly missed.
Pat and Christy Webb
September 19, 2012
Love you grandpa
September 19, 2012
we love you mr girardi are thoughts and prayers are with you,we will have a beer or to for you,the village inn
Lisa Strickland
September 19, 2012
Mr. G was a sweetheart and he will be missed.
Lori Tigue
September 19, 2012
Will miss his tender heart, spirit, and stories of my father in law. He was truly a gentle man who loved to talk about his Dad making wine and he would sneak it. God Bless you on your journey home.
Kerin Wessel
September 19, 2012
Mr.G, you will be missed by all. My thoughts are with your family..
sherry Hexamer
September 19, 2012
Mr.G will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to his family.. from all of us at Parish's
Kay Jones
September 19, 2012
I remember him coming to SV to be with and care for his brother. A kind soul. Blessings to his family. With Sympathy,
Selena Buff
September 19, 2012
Gary and Di
So sorry to hear about your Dad!May his memories soon bring a smile to your face!!Love you both!!
Sonny & Rita Holmes
September 19, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to Ron's family. He was always such a sweet man. We will miss him dearly.
Jan Grebner
September 19, 2012
Rhonda and family, so very sorry about the loss of your dad. Be comforted that he is at peace and at your moms side again. Love to you.
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