Enrico "Ron" Scala December 09, 1933 - January 09, 2020 of Venice FL , Formerly of Highland Park, IL was blessed to be with his family and friends during the last weeks of his journey. Ron was an entrepreneur in the shoe repair and retail business. He was a member of the Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. His greatest joy was being with friends and family enjoying sports, fishing, boating and especially golf. Ron is survived by his wife Melanie, sister Dolores and six children Stephen, Daniel, Stacy, Abbey, Julia and Jason, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 01, 2020 at Pelican Point Golf and Country Club at 11:00AM, after the service lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ron's honor can be made to: Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, Fl. 34238 or Instride Equine Therapy, 1629 Ranch Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275