Ronald Wilfred Rioux 78, of South Dennis, MA died Thursday, August 9, 2018 in the Maples Rehab and Nursing Center, Wrentham, MA. He was the husband of Patricia Ann (Devine) Rioux. They have been married for 56 years.
He was born on February 6, 1940 in Fall River, MA. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as an essential trainer. He loved to fish, create Nantucket light ship baskets, cook and share with family and friends.He had a passion for sewing and embroidery. He was an avid woodworker, and was always working on a project. He was an avid Patriots and Bruins fan, and in fact, witnessed in the person the greatest Super Bowl ever, SB51.
Besides his loving wife of 56 years, he is survived by his two children, James M. Rioux of Minnesota, and Christopher P. Rioux of North Attleboro, MA, and three grandchildren.
He was loved by many, will be missed by everyone that was touched by his wonderful personality and his big smile.
His visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Doane Beal Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134, South Dennis, MA. His funeral Mass will follow at 11am in Our Lady of the Cape Church, Stony Brook Road, Brewster, MA. Burial will be held at 3pm with Military Honors in Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, MA. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Rescue League in Brewster , MA. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealames.com
