

He attended the University of Buffalo and received his degree in Pharmacy. He was recognized as an outstanding leader for Kappa PSI Fraternity. He was a registered Pharmacist and owned his own store, Woodell Drugs, Inc. for 25 years with his partner and good friend, Richard Grant.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He grew up in Kenmore, NY and lived in Tonawanda, NY until his retirement in 1999 to Rockledge, FL. He loved his family very much and was very proud of them. He also loved his dog, Rocky.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine (nee Pariso); daughters: Daryl and Renée of Miami, FL and Theresa Backes(John) of Melbourne, FL; sons: Randall (Barbara) of Miami, FL and Timothy(Kathleen) of Rockledge, FL; 5 grandchildren: Casey, Dayna, Garrett, Patrick and Ryan; sister, Rae Marie Boltwood(Dennis) of Castle Rock, CO.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary(nee Mahoney); father, Raymond; and brother, Robert.
A visitation will be held Sunday (3/1) from 1-2PM with a funeral service to follow at 2PM at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial. Friends and family may share memories and sign the online guest book at www.floridamemorialfh-gardens.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ronald’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Humane Society.
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