Plan for the Future
Celebrating the life of Ron:
Rowland Warne “Ron” was a kind man who was loved dearly by his family and friends. He passed away on November 8, 2022 with his daughters and son-in-laws by his side.
Born on September 13, 1929 in Leeds, England, where he served in the National Service of England. He had a dream of living in America. That dream came true in 1959 settling in New Providence, NJ with his wife and 2 young kids.
He worked as a painter and bartender at Summit Hotel. He landed a job at Everest & Jennings working his way up from to manager of warehouse, manager of training and education to his ultimate goal of owning his own business – Chair Care. He was president of the New Providence High School Band for many years.
He was known for playing practical jokes with his friends – even named it “GOTCHA”. He loved to going to dance parties with his good friends, basement parties, going to his grandkids games, deck parties with his neighbors and hanging with all of our friends.
He traveled to England 2 times a year to visit his family – enjoying time with his sister-in-law, nieces and nephews.
His happy place was Vermont on his boat with his family – going on sunset cruises, campfire confessions, going on camping trips and watching his kids, grandkids and great grandkids enjoy themselves.
We will remember his British smile, sarcastic humor, kindness and generosity. His infectious charm reached all generations.
He is predeceased by his wife, the love of his life Joan; beloved son Tony and daughter Jacqueline. He is that last survivor of his 11 siblings.
He is survived by his daughters Gale Mellusi (Joseph); Michelle Moreno (Anthony); sister-in-law Doreen Smith and best friend (England); grandkids Ryan (Andrea), Courtney (J.P.), Joseph (Joey)(Christine), Kyle, Michael, Devon and Connor. Great grandkids Reese, Mack, Shane, Stella and Madelynn. He was well cared for by his health aide Angela.
A visitation will be held at Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home, 299 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11am with a burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ. In lieu flowers donations can be made in his name to Dementia Society of America www.dementiasociety.org or Home for Good Dog Rescue www.homeforgooddogs.org.