| Date of Birth | July 19, 1941 |
| Passed Away | February 11, 2012 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | February 16, 2012 |
| Service Time | 10:30 AM |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church |
| Interment Location | Rural Cemetery |
RONALD K. LaVERDE, SR.
HORNELL-Ronald K. LaVerde, Sr., 70 passed away peacefully Saturday morning (Feb. 11, 2012) at his home at 241 Madison Ave.
Born in Hornell on July 19, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert and Naomi Jackson LaVerde. On Feb. 11, 1983 he was married in Hornell to the former JoAnn Caruso, who survives.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Ron was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1959 and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany.
For 30 years he was employed at SKF Industries in Hornell and retired after being the park manager for 15 years at Edgeview Estates in Hornell.
Ron was a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post, No. 440 in Hornell, the Hornell Rod and Gun Club as well as the Hornell High School Alumni Assoc.
An avid outdoorsman and nature lover, he enjoyed hunting as well as fishing, especially with his great grandson, Keelan Smith. Because of Ron’s expertise in catching perch he was often called the “Perch Man”. He was also considered a history buff and spent time reading, mostly about New York state history. Ron was also well known for building and distributing over 200 bluebird houses throughout Steuben County.
His family includes his wife of 29 years, JoAnn; his four children, Terri LaVerde of Hornell, Shawn (Bobby Jo) LaVerde of Alfred, Ronald Laverde, Jr. of Hornell and Lynn LaVerde of Hornell; their mother, Rose Sheridan of Hornell; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his three sisters, Linda Fucci of Hornell, Audette Lecceardone of Florida and Pamela LaVerde of Hornell; his two brothers, Michael (Kim) LaVerde of Connecticut and Jim LaVerde of Florida; as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his son, James “U.J.” LaVerde; his two brothers, Robert and Donald LaVerde and his brother-in-law, Michael Fucci.
Calling hours are from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, followed by military honors. Interment will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
The United States flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Ron’s service with the U.S. Army.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Joanne and family,we are very sorry to hear of your loss.We will remember your family in our prayers.
Cousin Frank & Geraldine Bondi-Ontario Canada
So sorry to hear of your passing. You were one of the sweetest gentelman I ever met.
My memories of my Uncle Ron are special. I was very close to him when i lived in hornell. But a special memory i would like to share. I was visiting my family in ny years ago and it was near his 50th birthday. His family was doing a surprise party. My father and I asked my uncle ron to take us out fishing. My job was to play sick to get him to take us back home. As soon as we pulled down his driveway, balloons and people filled his yard. Boy did he get me later. But it was all worth it. Love you uncle ron. you will be very missed.
Joanne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you during this time of sadness. My condolences to you and the family.
Ron, I don’t even know where to begin, I hope you know how much we all loved you and what you gave up for all of us. I put myself in your shoes at age 20 and I just don’t know if I could ever have walked your path. You and Rose had to pretty much gave up your early lives for all of us. I’m very sorry for all the problems Bobby and myself caused for you two. You and Rose helped us through many many tough times. If I had to live my life all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing that has happened for me. I am truly proud to have had you for a brother and mentor. PS; get a pole ready for me ! Love, Mike
My sincere condolences to JoAnn and Ron’s children. Sadly I will be out of town but know that I am thinking of you.
I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing, my wife and I have you and Ron in our prayers.
I have known Ron for 65 years. I have very fond memories of Ron, me,Dick Fuller,Arlen Hanning and others in the neighborhood playing “cowboys and indians” as young kids do.
Ron was a very special person he will be missed.
“Friend of my parents” doesn’t come close to describing what Ron is to me. Ron and Joanne were mainstays for Mom and Dad. I last saw Ron when my father passed away. Even though Ron was in obvious physical discomfort, he and Joanne visited Dad and did everything they could to comfort and support him and us during a difficult time. Ron will be sorely missed.
Joanne, Know that others share your loss. We too, are saddened and wish that we could be with you during this difficult time. No one can ever fill our Ron’s shoes. He was a one of a kind super person. Our prayers are with you and the family. Love to all. Steve and Suzanne
May the love of God, family and friends be you now and forever.
Our stay on this earth is brief and our love for one another endures through eternity.
Love one another!
I am so sorry for your loss. I have always admired Ron for holding his family together after their mother passed. He was so young and yet took on that responsibility.This is such a difficult time for all of you with the loss of two loved ones in the matter of a couple of days. you have my deepest and heart felt sympathy.My prayers go out to JoAnn and the leVerde family.
Ron, Its been a year.. No way can I express the emptiness this family feels.. You were our ROCK…our GLUE I miss my visits with you and our talks…Thankyou for being there for me as a child and as and adult..You truly kept me going. I was one of the 9 siblings who truly loved you and miss you. I will see you later…Love Pam