Ronald J. O'Connor Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clifton Park NY, The Lord has called Ronald J. O’Connor (Fonz) to join his heavenly Choir, after a long Courageous & Heroic battle with multiple Myelomas on Sunday September 17, 2017 in the loving embrace of his wife. Born September 18, 1946 and raised in Cohoes, he was the son of the late William J. O'Connor and Mabel Densmore O'Connor. Ron joined the U.S. Army immediately after High School, serving in Germany during the Vietnam war as a Spec.4, then began his long 30+-year career as a fork lift operator with General Electric Silicone, Bldg. 42A, Waterford, retiring 5/1/2002. Ron was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century Club, American Legion and Past member of P.A.A. club, Cohoes. Ron was an accomplished singer for many years at the Ranch Bar and String Duster, Clifton Park, and Danny's, Cohoes. His talent as a singer & songwriter will be forever in our hearts. He is survived by his Wife of 37 years Lynda (Hebert), Son Ronald of Baltimore, Steven of Cohoes and Daughter Brenda (William) Boyland of Cohoes, Brother William H. (Joan) O'Connor of Arizona, his Feline "Girlfriend" Buttons, and numerous Cousins. Ron was predeceased by his sister Ruth (Jerry) Truax. Though the loss of Ron leaves us hurting, we know with confidence that his final years were lived in Victory. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1pm from the Marra Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery Cohoes. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-7 at the funeral home. Special thanks to Dr. Vargas, Dr. Carlson, Saratoga Hospice & His nurses Alice, Nicolle and Stacey for their tender loving care shown to Ron. Donations in Ron's memory may be made to Saratoga Hospice or Channel10's Pet Connection in care of the funeral home.

Ronald J. O'Connor

September 18, 1946 - September 17, 2017