Ronald F. "Ron" Stucky

Mr. Ronald F. “Ron” Stucky, age 70, of Whitesboro, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on August 7, 1937, Ronald was the son of the late Clarence and Anna Mae (Lewis) Stucky. Raised and educated locally, he attended Conkling Elementary School and was a student at T. R. Proctor High School until the age of 17 when he joined the U. S. Navy. On June 23, 1962 he married the former Lucille Assisi with whom he shared a happy union of nearly 46 years. Their marriage was founded on mutual love and devotion not only to each other but to their family as well. Ron was employed as a charger at the Special Metals Company for 33 years. As a loving father, he was devoted to his daughters and he found great joy in the blessings of his grandchildren. A man who loved the simple pleasures in life, he appreciated the great outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing at West Canada Creek and small game hunting. He took great pride in all that he did at home, at work, and in the fields and streams. He was an avid NASCAR racing fan and at times found relaxation in hitting golf balls with his friends. Ron was compassionate and well-meaning, and he always put others’ needs before his own. He was a communicant of the former St. Anne’s Parish in Whitesboro. Ronald is survived by his wife, Lucille; his daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Bob Cieslak of Yorkville, and Renee and Steve Fluty of Barneveld; and his grandchildren, Robert Cieslak, Daniel Fluty, and Alexa Fluty who was “Grandpa’s little princess”. Survivors also include his sisters and brother-in-law, Karen and Joseph Dare of Frankfort, and Beverly Joseph of Utica; his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Jean and Joseph Giannatelli of Clinton, and Joseph Assisi, and Samuel Assisi, both of Boca Raton, FL. He also shared a special bond with his canine companion, Sabrina. He was predeceased by his sister, Catherine “Kay” Stucky; his brother, Clarence “Butchy” Stucky; and his in-laws, John and Angeline Assisi, Louie Joseph, and Alfred T. Assisi. The family is grateful to the nurses and staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center and the Intensive Care Unit, especially acknowledging Donna for all the care and compassion rendered to Ron. Visitation will be held Thursday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Ronald’s funeral service will commence on Friday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. A committal service will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with Military Honors by the United States Navy.

Ronald F. "Ron" Stucky

August 7, 1937 - May 19, 2008