DERY, RONALD FRANCIS, 48, West Palm Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 10th. He was born March 8, 1970, in Boynton Beach, FL, to Doris Dery and the late Bernard Dery. He was raised in West Palm Beach, received his sacraments at Holy Name of Jesus Church and attended John I. Leonard High School.
He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed spending time at the beach. His love of the ocean led him to a career as a boat captain. He will be remembered by many for his big heart, his ability to make others laugh and his willingness to help those in need.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Doris Dery, West Palm Beach, FL; son, Ronald Dery, Jr., and his mother, Krisztina Hodosi, Debrecen, Hungary; brother, Bernard Dery (Lori), St. Augustine, FL; sisters, Lisa Higbee (Dan), West Palm Beach, FL, and Cheryl Griffin, Palm Beach Gardens, FL; former brother-in-law, Troy Higbee, West Palm Beach, FL; four nieces: Brooke, Cassie, Samantha and Shannon; two nephews: Ryan and Evan; and many, many friends.
A celebration of Ron's life will be held at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, on Sunday, July 22. The family will be receiving friends from 3:30 to 6:00, with the service commencing at 5:00. A Catholic funeral mass will be conducted at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, on Monday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5
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