Ronald E. Paterno's Obituary
Ronald E. Paterno passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Cooper Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Ron was 68 years old. He was a resident of Cinnaminson and formerly of Matawan, NJ.
Ron was a skillful contractor for Security Fence of South Jersey, specializing in fence sales for over 30 years. He also spent many years in the banking and insurance industries. He was a 1968 graduate of Seton Hall University, and later received his MBA and Doctorate Degree in Statistical Mathematics from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ron had a joint Dissertation that was published in the Harvard Business Journal.
He enjoyed cooking for family and friends, hosting parties, the arts, cars (especially his red VW), fine wine, traveling, roller skating, dancing, playing the piano, photography, gardening and caring for animals.
Beloved husband of the late Andria Paterno. Loving father of Matthew Paterno and his wife Jenica Chua, brother of David Paterno and his wife Victoria and best friend, his beloved dog Dozer.
"Ron is the best father anyone could ask for."
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ron's Life Celebration on Saturday, October 10th at Snover/Givnish of Cinnaminson 1200 Route 130 North. The gathering of family and friends will be between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with his Memorial Service at 12 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burlington Animal Shelter 35 Academy Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060 co.burlington.nj.us
To share your fondest memories of Ron, please visit www.givnishfuneralhome.com
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