Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joanne, son Ronnie Jr, Siblings: Elaine White (Jerry), Albert, Linda Stoker, and Robert (Karen). As well as Joanne’s children: Tommy (Kristen), Trice (Len) Lisa, and Chris. Joanne’s grandchildren: Breanna, Geovonni, Hailey, Lorelei, and Ana. He was predeceased by his adoring parents Leo and Jeanette Deshaies, and his sister Rita Prestoz.
Ron was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts and moved to Florida to enjoy the sunshine. He retired from Alcatel Lucent and also Brevard County Schools District. Upon his retirement, Ron became a volunteer with the Indian River County Sheriff's department. Ron was very family oriented, loved to dance, joke around, and make people smile. His outgoing disposition allowed him to view people differently than most. There was no such thing as a stranger as far as he was concerned.
Friends and family will be received at Florida Memorial Funeral Home (5950 US-1 S Rockledge, FL 32955) on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 11am-12 pm. The funeral service will begin at 12 pm with burial to follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ron's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois, https://www.alz.org/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FloridaMemorialFH-Gardens.com for the Deshaies family.