Ronde A. Mastrangelo

NORTH BAY, NY – Ronde A. Mastrangelo, age 68, departed this life on Saturday, September 9, 2023. At the time of her unforeseen passing, she was supported and embraced by her daughter, Gabrielle, and Ronde’s cousins, Holly and Noel. Born in Utica on December 5, 1954, Ronde was the daughter of the late Edward “Masters” Mastrangelo and Jean (DeMartino) Mastrangelo. She attended Blessed Sacrament Grammar School, and was a 1972 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. Later in life, she developed a new path and attended MVCC, earning a degree in web development and information design. This accomplishment was truly meaningful for her and she graduated with honors in 2015. Ronde made homes in Southern California, residing in Laguna Beach and Silverado Canyon, as well as Phoenix, AZ. In these locations, she enjoyed a wonderful life as an engineer, forging a path for other women to follow in this profession. While in Phoenix, Ronde was heavily involved in A.B.A.T.E., a motorcycle education and advocacy group where she was the run coordinator. Ronde began her own motorcycle journey riding Harley’s and Moto Guzzi. One thing is for sure, she was highly fashioned in her biker apparel, always with personalized modifications. In 2008, Ronde returned to the Central New York area. She first held a position with Orion, a part of DaimlerChrystler. At Orion, Ronde played a pivotal role in the management of quality control. After leaving Orion, Ronde freelanced in the area of web design, but when her mom became ill, she was her primary caregiver until her passing. Ronde was an artist of multiple mediums, including metal work and dressmaking. She possessed an open heart for animals, and rescued and nurtured several senior dogs. She provided them with a loving home and in return her heart was filled with the companionship of these special “friends.” An independent and self-sufficient soul, Ronde possessed many leadership qualities. She had a great sense of humor, with the ability to find the humorous in the absurd, and truly infectious laugh. She was a straight-forward and had such great strength of character. Ronde was a gifted chef, baker, gardener, and home renovator of several historical homes. Although she was proud of being a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, her greatest role in life was the gift of her daughter, Gabrielle. She was of the Catholic faith, and found comfort amongst the saints, especially Saint Anthony. Ronde is survived by her cherished daughter, Gabrielle Gallo; her sister, Dr. Lorrayne Mastrangelo; aunts and uncles, Sylvia “Penny” Marchitelli (and the late Richard Marchitelli), Alyce Funicello (and the late Leonard R. “Lenny” Funicello, Ret. UPD), and Robert and Merry DeMartino. Ronde leaves her precious memory to her cousins; Rick Marchitelli, Dawn Toczala, Noel Day, Holly Maline, Rob DeMartino, and Nichole DeMartino Owens. She was preceded by her maternal grandparents, Dominic and Hilda (Hickey) DeMartino; paternal grandparents Louis and Elizabeth (Montgomery) Mastrangelo. Ronde’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to the numerous nurses and staff at the ICU, Inpatient Care, and Comfort Care at Oneida Healthcare Center. They were extremely caring, affectionately kind, and attended to her needs with much dignity. A Memorial Gathering in Ronde’s honor will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Her Memorial Prayer and Celebration of Life will be held at 4:30 PM, at the conclusions of visitation. Those unable to attend may be present virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85087317763. In continuing her support for animals in need, please consider memorial contributions to either City of Elderly Love Rescue online at cityofelerdylove.org or Reteti Elephant Sanctuary online at sararafoundation.org; envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.

Ronde A. Mastrangelo

December 5, 1954 - September 9, 2023