There is a picture of you on my computer desktop that I see every day.  I will never forget you, Ron.  

I will forever miss Ron's funny phone calls.  He would call me every 2-3 weeks and act like he was an agent of the IRS, the court system collecting on overdue tickets, etc.  Ron was an absolute people person and I think he could talk to about anyone and make them feel comfortable.   I worked with him for around 9 or 10 years and knew him since our college days at Chico.   I love the guy and will never forget him.   

Gone from this world but always in our hearts!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Ron for the past 57 years; our friendship began when we were 19 years old. 

I first met Ron in the fall of 1964 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.  By some chance of good fortune we ended up in a class together. By the end of that class semester, Ron and I had become close friends and we would regularly hang out together.  

Ron was a much needed friend to me at a time when I needed a friend.  Ron would always carefully listen, offer advise if he could; and then try to find the upside no matter how difficult the issue.  Ron's friendship always offered honest and sincere kindness, positive encouragement and a willingness to lend a helping hand.  

As the years went by, Ron and I would follow our own individual paths through what would best be described as our life's journeys.  Our paths would continue to cross , but  infrequently, but when they did, we would get caught up with each other and share the latest events in our lives. And of course, we also would take the time to reminisce about the old days and that "chance meeting" in a classroom at Pierce College.  

I have often asked myself,...  was it really just a chance classroom meeting that brought Ron and I together, or was it a "meant to be" moment, in our individual life's journey?...  I am convince it is the latter.

Ron will always be with me.  His gregarious personality, that infectious big smile, his wonderful sense of humor and a down to earth demeanor, always made Ron easy to like.  I count myself both honored and grateful that Ron was a part of my life; and that he allowed me to be his friend.  

I will continue to cherish and carry with me the memories of all our good times together and the laughter that we both shared.  


I am a former teacher from Fremont
Adult school.
So many of us loved Ron and are so
saddened by his passing.
I wanted to let you know you all are in my heart during this most difficult time.

Ron was such a special, dynamic person. May you memories sustain you during this difficult time and the years ahead. 

With love and sorrow,
David and Judy Gorcey

Ron and I have been friends since being in college at Chico State.  I will always remember his gift of gab, his great sense of humor, his compassion, and his strong  religious beliefs.  The world is going to miss, Ron!  

I am so very sorry for your loss.  
Ron was a very thoughtful, compassionate human being and was very good to me over the years as his next door neighbor and friend
Linda Forzani

GOODBYE TO A GREAT FRIEND, YOU WILL BE MISSED.


GARY AND LORETTA

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John Ronald Cass

October 2, 1945 – May 27, 2021

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