Mr. Ronald J. "Ron" Fiaschetti

UTICA/MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - Mr. Ronald J. "Ron" Fiaschetti, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Utica on September 15, 1936, Ronald was the son of the late Joseph W. and Elizabeth A. (Barberia) Fiaschetti. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Utica Free Academy with the Class of 1955. Following his education, Ron served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. On October 25, 1958, Ron married the former Shirley A. Luggerio. Exceptionally well-matched as life partners, Ron and Shirley shared a deep devotion to each other and to the joys and responsibilities of raising a family together. Professionally, Ron was employed with the General Electric Company for 20 years in Production Control. He later became a respected business owner, operating the Ronald Fiaschetti Insurance Agency for more than two decades until his retirement in 2002. A man of deep faith and community spirit, Ron was actively involved in both his churches and local organizations. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Agnes Church in Utica and a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Melbourne Beach, where he was a valued and respected member of each parish community. Ron believed strongly in civic duty and spent much of his life supporting causes and organizations that improved the lives of others. He was a charter member and past President of the East Utica Optimists Club, a member of the Knights of St. John, St. Anthony's Commandery #385, and a longtime volunteer for both the Utica Boilermaker Road Race and Health First Fitness Facility. Known for his outgoing personality and gift of conversation, Ron left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Among all of his accomplishments, Ron's greatest source of pride and joy was his family. He deeply loved and admired his children and grandchildren, cherishing the close bond he and Shirley shared with them. Family traditions, especially the annual Christmas Eve dinner, were highlights in his life. He also found great pleasure in gardening and baking his much-loved biscotti cookies to share with friends and family. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Shirley; his daughter and son-in-law, Jeanine and Michael Martineau of Leland, NC; and three sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. David and Mary Ann Fiaschetti of Portsmouth, RI, Craig and Patricia Fiaschetti of Southlake, TX, and Scott and Nancy Fiaschetti of New York, NY. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Joe, Penny, Christopher, Justin, Luca, and Marco Fiaschetti. He held dear the memory of his granddaughter, Ann Fiaschetti, who preceded him in death. Ron's extended family includes his niece and nephew, Elisa and Dr. Tom Peltola; great-niece and great-nephew, Laurie and Eric Peltola; and many dear friends in both Utica and Melbourne Beach - especially Maurice and Kay Petrone, whose friendship meant so much to him. A funeral mass with cremated remains will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Melbourne Beach, FL, on October 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery in Utica, NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the National Kidney Foundation online at https://kidneytribute.rallybound.org/Member/MyPage/8824255 or the Fanconi Cancer Foundation online at https://fundraise.fanconi.org/campaign/716014/donate in memory of Ronald J. Fiaschetti. Ron Fiaschetti will be remembered as a man of principle, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his family, faith, and community. His legacy lives on in all those he loved and inspired.