Ron passed away on October 5, 2016 in Cheshire, CT.   He worked as a marketing director for the City of Waterbury Renewal Agency for 20 years until his retirement in 1992.   He later founded and operated Mattatuck Antiques on Meriden Rd in Waterbury for 22 years.   He was an active member of the Pontelandolfo Community Club where he was a member of the board of directors and was also involved with the Feast of San Donato.  He was a member of the Waterbury Elks Lodge 265, the Aviglianese Athletic Club and the Waterbury Italian Democratic Club.  He served on the Advisory Board of the Savings Bank of Danbury.