Sunday, October 11, 2015
I was a schoolmate of Ron's at Irondequoit High, and in particular a colleague at WIRQ. (I also seem to remember knowing him many years earlier, perhaps in elementary school, but it's not clear.) We used to tease the poor guy a lot, but I don't remember him ever getting upset or angry, about that or anything else. He was a truly gentle soul, though we didn't fully appreciate that, as high schoolers. Somewhere, I'm sure I still have a few moments of his voice on an old tape or two.
I heard later that he was quite active in the Toastmasters organization, and I admired that (from afar) as something I would have been terrified to attempt. So, to me, Ron was also courageous.
Our mutual friends lost track of him and we are collectively saddened that our only news in many years is of his passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss.
