Ron DaBruzzo, 74, of Staten Island, NY, died peacefully at his home, on June 26, 2020, with his wife of 50 years, by his side. Ron will always be remembered for his generosity, infectious smile, and his uncanny ability to light up a room. He was loved and adored by all who knew him.
Ron was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 22, 1946 preceded in death by his mother Margaret (née Tretola), father Anthony DaBruzzo, and older brother Anthony, Jr. After spending his childhood in Brooklyn, NY surrounded by loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, he spent his teenage years in Long Island where he was an acclaimed high school gymnast on the parallel bars. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the Army National Guard, and was activated during the postal strike of 1970 where he served as a reservist.
At the age of 15, he discovered music to be his true passion, and enjoyed his time as lead vocalist and drummer in many bands throughout the New York area. He entertained his audiences and fellow band members alike with his charisma, melodic voice, and impassioned drum playing.
It was at one of these venues that Ron met the love of his life, Jean (née Roberts), his wife of 50 years. They married on April 11, 1970 in Brooklyn, NY. Together they had an adored, successful son, Ron DaBruzzo Jr. (Amanda). He was a loyal, loving, devoted, and proud husband and father until his death. Jean and Ron enjoyed a long, happy life together with family and friends and traveled on many great adventures, including trips to the Windy City spending time with his son and daughter-in-law Amanda, and adored grand dogs, Guthrie and Arlington.
He spent a long, respected career as an electrical design engineer in the power industry. Throughout his tenure, he developed deep and lasting friendships with many of his colleagues. In 2018, after a successful 53 year career, he retired from AECOM.
His favorite pastimes included cheering on his son’s and daughter in-law’s racehorses, tailgating at Jets games, rooting on the Yankees, as well as annual BBQs and holidays with longtime friends and family.
Ron is also survived by several cousins, sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many friends and colleagues.
Services for Ron will be private at this time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans in his memory at www.dav.org
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