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Ronald Macaluso Obituary
August 29, 1940-December 28, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Jean Vanden Heuvel and his children, Jean (David Jelkovac) and Brian (Diane). Beloved Grandpa/Papa to Emma and Jack Jelkovac and Isabella and Sofia Macaluso. Survived by siblings Robert Macaluso and Marilyn (Tom) Gomez, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother Thomas Macaluso.
Ron was born in San Francisco in 1940 to Charles and Mary and raised in the Excelsior District, where he attended Corpus Christi School. He graduated from Riordan High School in 1958 and USF in 1962, where he made life-long friends. He then went on to an esteemed career as a Manager in Information Technology at Chevron until his retirement in 1999. He and Jean traveled the world extensively which he loved. Ron was a great athlete and competitor who loved nothing more than getting together with his buddies, whether it was for a round of golf or a festive pedro tournament. He was a life long avid 49ers, Giants, and Warriors fan.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made in his name to Archbishop Riordan High School (riordanhs.org) or Hanna Boys Center (hannacenter.org)
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Ken "Grumpy" Emery
July 28, 2022
Jean, So sorry to hear. Both of you were and are great. I relished the days when you´d come into the computer room and call me Grumpy. RIP Ron, you are missed. Love, Ken
Denise Roholt
January 5, 2022
I was so sorry to hear this news. Ron and I are keeping him and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Truitt
December 30, 2021
May you Rest In Peace, Ron...
Sending deepest condolences to you, Jean. Words fail as you begin this grief journey and now, it´s `baby steps´ while being kind to yourself....
Love, Joan Truitt
Annelyse Zahn Klapperich
December 30, 2021
I went to Corpus Christi Grammer School ( 1954 Class )and USF Class of 1962 BS in Nursing with Ron.I last saw Ron at 50 yr Corpus Christ Reunion he organized...Ron was always a nice steady boy and man. Peace
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