Name: Calling hours for Ronald J. Sitko
Start: 2021-04-08T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-04-08T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Catricala Funeral Home Inc.

Sitko, Ronald J. HALFMOON Ronald J. Sitko, age 69 of Halfmoon, passed away at home on Monday, April 5, 2021. Born on September 10, 1951, in Pottstown, Pa., he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Ann Sitko. He was predeceased by his son Matthew Sitko. Ron spent his career as an electrical engineer, and retired from General Electric in Waterford. He owned an Edison sound machine and phonograph repair business for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing ice hockey and taking trips to Key West with his wife. He volunteered his time as a handyman at Mary's Haven in Saratoga Springs and helped with the gardens at St. Mary's Church in Crescent. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Sitko; brother Gerald (Ruthann) Sitko, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, with a funeral Mass on Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 86 Church Hill Rd., Crescent. Burial will be in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY, 12204, the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, or to the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Glenville, NY, 12302. To express condolences, please visit catricalafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 7, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Sitko

14 Entries

Darrell lehman

April 21, 2021

Deeply saddened. I remember the first time Ron came to Union. He had a briefcase with a couple items for sale - Exhibition gasket material was one of them. The next year he was back with 4-5 items. Each year it grew to what we saw in 2019. A true loss to the hobby and the world!

Ko Notenboom

April 11, 2021

Verry sad to hear of the passing of Ron, i did business with Ron for at least 35 years, first in Union and other Fairs and later by telephone and post.
Will miss his parts and support.
My condolences to his family

Norm and Janyne Smith

April 10, 2021

One of the things we missed the most after selling our Phonograph business was seeing and visiting with all the other people at Union. We were shocked and saddened when we heard that Ron passed.
Norm and Janyne Smith

Cary Augustine

April 9, 2021

I have been seeking Ron´s knowledge on phonographs for over 30 years. I have never had a question he could not answer. There is no one that I have ever known with his knowledge and wisdom. The world has just lost a great man who will be missed by many.

Ken Ogden

April 9, 2021

I did business with Ron for a number
of years, and I can say without any reservations, Ron was the most helpful
and honest man I know. RIP Ron
Ken (Phonoken) Ogden Portland OR

April 9, 2021

Oh Carolyn, so sorry to hear of Ron´s passing. Most heartfelt empathy!
Remembering our shared times at Mary´s Haven, keeping you both very close in mind, heart & prayers.

Larry Levitz

April 8, 2021

He was just one of those gentle souls that you could talk about anything at anytime and get a good laugh at the same time. He had a great sense of humor and he was a gentleman with dignity and a big heart who is now sorely missed. He was a privilege to know, a real decent human being and l always enjoyed wheeling and dealing with him. He taught me a lot and l always held a happy & healthy respect for him. I have fond memories of him. My condolences to his family and to the antique phonograph society. Rest ln peace Ron.

Anthony Sinclair

April 8, 2021

The world has lost a true and smart GENTLEMAN. Good bye my friend.

Anthony Sinclair "Australia Calling"

Janet Sinnott

April 8, 2021

For many years Ron and Carolyn were very helpful and faithful volunteers at Mary's Haven, sharing their expertise and compassion with all who entered. Ron and Carolyn are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, Janet

Ken and Brenda Brekke

April 7, 2021

We are deeply saddened by Ron's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Carolyn and the rest of his family. He was always a pleasure to talk to and he was always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with all of the phonograph collectors. His memory will live on in all the phonograph collector's machines he helped keep running. There will be a huge void at any upcoming show.

Paul and Dawn Baker

April 7, 2021

A kind goodhearted man whose loss will be felt for a long time to come. Our most sincere condolences to Ron's family

Daniel Melvin

April 7, 2021

As a member of the phonograph hobby I was saddened by the news of Ron's passing. We cannot imagine the grief the family is going through, but do know he is sorely missed by his phonograph collecting friends. We are grieving as well. Ron was an important person and provided knowledge and services that will be very hard to replace. RIP Ron.

Iñigo Cubillo, from Spain

April 7, 2021

Good bless him and you all, family and friends. He was a great man, helpful and hearty to many of us hobby colleagues. May God fill your hearts with love and peace, and be proud of the fortune you've had to share your lives with such a great person!

Michael Lund

April 7, 2021

My deepest sympathies at this time of loss. Words cannot express the sadness get by Ron´s untimely passing. The family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Ron was a giant in our hobby of phonograph collecting, and there is a huge hole left by his absence that cannot be filled.

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