Ronni was born and raised in Newton before moving to Montague several years ago. He was an avid NY Yankees Fan, NY Giants fan and loved to watch horse racing with his dad and Hallmark movies with his mom and sister. Ronni had a love of music, especially live performances. He was the light of his family’s lives and made an impact on every person that he ever came in contact with. You always knew when Ronni was in the room as his smile was one that would light up the room wherever he went.
Ronni is survived by his mother, Karen (Santagata) Hinkley and her husband Mike, his sister Rachael Hinkley and her partner Kaitie Anderson, his uncle Arthur Santagata and his wife Susan, his aunt Linda Deebs and many loving cousins. He is predeceased by his grandparents, John and Josephine Santagata.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton, NJ. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to, Give Kids the World, 210 South Bass Road, Kissimmee, Florida 34746. Condolences may be offered online at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com
