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Ronald Thompson Obituary
Elmira - Age 81, of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Ron was born in Corning, NY on August 4, 1938 to the late Dorothy and Daniel Thompson. Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jo Ann; daughters, Kelly Baker, Walnut Creek, CA, Colleen (Howard) Weedon, Centreville, VA, Kimberly (Scott) Proudfoot, Elmira; son, Ronald (Stephanie) Thompson, Horseheads; grandchildren, Layne & Morgan Weedon, Luke, Logan & Olivia Proudfoot, Andrew & Brooke Thompson; sister, Gloria Clark, Corning, NY; brother, John (Sally) Thompson, Painted Post; sisters-in-law Rose (Michael) Bennett, Elmira & Christine (Thomas) Harrigan, Apollo Beach, FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins; predeceased by his brothers, Daniel Jr., Robert, Richard & Paul; sisters, Winifred, Norma & Betty. Ron worked for Corning, Inc. for 47 years, a member of the Italian American Veterans Club and a Veteran US Marines. Ron also was a lifetime member of St. Anthony's Parish and a communicant of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. A prayer service there Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by his Mass of Christian Burial in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations in his memory to St. Jude's (envelopes available at the funeral home and his mass). Ron's family would like to thank: Dr. Mohamed Atwaibi, Dr. Vincent Ladelia, Dr. Renee Abderhalden, Dr. Michael Horgan and Judy Blodgett (his dialysis nurse) for their loving care. The officers and members of the IAV club will meet at the Kalec Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18th at 7 p.m. to conduct a prayer service for our departed member Ronald L. Thompson. Signed Geno Dunn, Commander.
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Mike and Lonie Graham
December 3, 2019
JoAnn, Kelly, Colleen, Kim, and Ron,
I am just reading this and it makes Lonie and I sad. We used to love running into your mom and dad when we visited Elmira after church. He was such a kind man!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, may he Rest in Peace and may the Golden Gates of Heaven open wide for him, until we all meet again!!
Take care everyone!!
Kelley Schilling-Schuld
September 24, 2019
Dear Kim and The Thompson family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest sympathies to you all. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and may the Perpetual Light shine upon him.
Don Bruner
September 23, 2019
Jo Ann, family and friends, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of a good friend, Ron. Jo Ann, you and Ron had a great life! When you lived on Thurston St, I visited often. Ron was well respected as a tradesman in Corning. Upon retiring, you bought a lovely house in Quail Run and were extremely proud of it. I;m sure Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Jo Ann, you will be in my prayers on the loss of a great man, your husband, Ron. My sincere condolences to all. May Ron RIP
Susan Henley
September 19, 2019
Kim and family, so sorry to hear about this. You're in my prayers.
Frank Biggs
September 19, 2019
Truly sad to hear of this,Ron was a great Husband, father/grandfather and friend. He will be missed by many!! Sending love !! Lisa and Frank.
September 19, 2019
Jo Ann,
Sorry to hear of Ron's passing you and he were great neighbors to my mom an dad.
Bob Hamlin
September 19, 2019
Joann and family so sorry for your loss such a wonderful husband and father lots of memories with all of you from Thurston street rest in peace mr Thompson Nancy Addabbo forsyth
Jeannie Troccia Smith
September 19, 2019
Kim and family so sorry to hear of your loss thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeannie (Troccia) Smith
Cathy Addabbo-Barrows
September 18, 2019
Mrs. Thompson, Kelly, Colleen, Kim, Ronnie and family- I was so sorry to hear your sad news. Your family was so much a part of my youth, and I have so many memories of growing up next door to you on Thurston Street. Your father taught me how to play Bocce, and he also taught me a lot of lessons about life! He was a wonderful man! Keep your memories of him in your heart and he will always be with you. My sincere thoughts and condolences to all. May he rest in eternal peace.
Judy Addabbo Mangino
September 18, 2019
I have so many fond wonderful memories of this man.... and the entire family. They did so much for me growing up and for my parents after I left the area. The entire family was such a huge part of my childhood memories. My heart breaks for the family. A good kind man is now with the angels. Rest In Peace Mr. Thompson. Prayers, hugs and love to the family.
Laura DeFilippo
September 18, 2019
My heart goes out to all of you in your time of sorrow. Hold on tight to your memories.
Barb Ellis
September 18, 2019
JoAnn, Kelly, Colleen, Kim, and Ron:
I'm so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor. Ron and JoAnn raised a great family on Thurston Street. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Barb Barrett Ellis
Katrina Funkhouser
September 18, 2019
Colleen and Family
We never had the privilege of meeting your wonderful father but I'm sure he was as amazing as you are! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in Peace!
Hugs and Kisses
Eddie and Katrina
Bill Giblin
September 18, 2019
To Ron's family:
My sincere sympathy on Ron's passing. I knew him from our boyhood days in Corning delivering newspapers and all the years in Elmira. Our kids played sports with his. Ron was a wonderful husband and dad. We are all going to miss him.
Rest in peace Ron.
Bob Guzman
September 18, 2019
To the Family of Ronald Thompson, USMC,
The members of the E J Brewer Detachment-Marine Corps League offer our sympathy for your loss.
He served our nation with honor, may he now rest in peace.
Semper Fi.
Bob Guzman
Chaplain
Marge Wert
September 18, 2019
Kim and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless
Marge Wert
Linda Beach
September 17, 2019
Colleen and Family,
I have fond memories of your Dad and all of you on Thurston Street. May he rest peacefully.
With sincere sympathy,
Linda Beach
JoAnn Gilmore
September 17, 2019
Sweet Uncle Ronnie. I will never forget how your eyes lit up the room whenever I saw you and your smile was contagious. Forever in our hearts, forever loved, forever will be missed. Give my mom and dad a big hug. Much Love to Aunt JoAnn, Kelly, Colleen Kim, Ron and families.
Mary Ellen Dallas
September 17, 2019
JoAnn and family. We were so shocked to hear of Ronnie's passing. What a great man he was and that smile would get you every time. You had a great life together and have many beautiful memories to share. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and if we can do anything at all for you let us know. Lots of Love and Hugs.
Mary Ellen & Jake
Sharon Culshaw
September 16, 2019
Uncle Ronnie, we will all miss you and your smiling face.Thank you for making all the cookies for us at Christmas and Easter. Love you and Aunt JoAnn.
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