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Ronald Farrell Obituary
AGE: 77 • Margate
Farrell, Ronald D., 77, of Margate, NJ passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania. Ron was born in Philadelphia to the late James and Marie (Nelson) Farrell. He graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School and Southeast Catholic HS (1955). A very patriotic man, Ron served in the US Navy from 1956-1960 on the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard. Upon his discharge, he enrolled at St. Joseph's University graduating in 1965 with a degree in accounting. He began working for the IRS as an agent and later as manager, retiring in 1997.
Ron married Vivian Pilla in 1966. They lived in Merchantville but spent summers in Margate. They were married for 35 years until her death in 2001. Ron moved permanently to Margate that year. It was there that he met his second wife the former Laura (Lalama) Cope. They married in 2006.
In his retirement he was a volunteer tax assistant serving the elderly and indigent of Atlantic County. He was a devout Catholic and served the Church of the Epiphany as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Epiphany Social Club and Knights of Columbus.
Ron was predeceased by three brothers Allen, James, and Hal; his first wife Vivian; his daughter Courtney; and his stepson David S. Cope. He was a devoted husband to his wife Laura, a kind stepfather to Leah Benckhert and her husband John, a loving stepgrandfather to Chase and Delaney and a dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his brother Bryan Farrell and his wife Alice of Normanhurst, Australia and sister-in-law Eleanor Farrell of Thorofare.
Ron was a man who was devoted to his family, loyal to his friends, faithful to his church, and dedicated to his profession. His joyful spirit, kindness and friendship will be remembered by many.
Friends may call beginning at 8:30am on Wednesday, July 9th at Holy Trinity Parish: Epiphany Church, 2801 Ventnor Ave., Longport followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment at Our Lady of Victories, Landisville, NJ. If so desired, contributions in Ron's memory may be made to IHM Sisters, 1140 King Rd., Immaculata, PA 19345. " Your memory is our keepsakem with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts." Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home (ghwimberg.com).
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Sisters of IHM
July 15, 2014
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary extend condolences to the family of Ronald Farrell. Please be assured of our prayers for Ron and his family as well as our gratitude for designating memorial contributions to Camilla Hall. May Ron enjoy the rewards of eternal life.
July 10, 2014
Requiescat in pace
Blase Pilla
Judi Lee
July 9, 2014
My sincere condolences of your loss of a former IRS employee. My prayers are with you, as you go through this time of bereavement. I was a former Revenue Officer in the 6th and Arch St, Phila, PA office. Retired 2001.
July 9, 2014
He was a Celtic Warrior of the highest regard and he set the bar high as the first International Tax Manager in Philadelphia.- Gene Maguire
Christopher Hickey
July 9, 2014
Ron was an incredible person and friend. He brought a smile to all those who got to know him. A man's life is measured by the lives he touched and enriched! Let us all celebrate a wonderful life.
Chris Hickey
July 8, 2014
Uncle Ronnie. We will miss you very much. Thank you for the great memories and laughs. We love you always. Kirstin, Kevin, and Madison
Bobby, Lisa and Family Buglio
July 8, 2014
Laura and family. We are all very sorry for your loss. Ron was a great man and he will be missed. Hope to see you soon. Love the Buglio's.
July 8, 2014
Uncle Ronnie. We love you dearly. So blessed to have you in our lives. We'll miss you. Andrea Farrell and James F. Farrell
July 7, 2014
Ron you will be greatly missed you were a wonderful brother in law and very good me myself and your brother Hal as well as all my children. We love you and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Eleanore
July 7, 2014
Uncle Ron. You were the first International Group Manager in the Philadelphia District of the IRS. Many individuals owe a great deal of thanks to your mentoring. All of us who attended "Farrell University" became grade 15s. Many of us went on to become managers, Senior Counsel, ATCL's, Industry Directors, and Territory Managers. You are loved and respected throughout the IRS for your dedication as a loyal government servant and recipient of the Gallatin Award. You are thought of often and will be greatly missed. All my love your nephew Michael Anello.
July 7, 2014
We love you dearly and will miss you love Michael Krystal And Antonio you were a wonderful uncle
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