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Ronald J. Mickey

By Joshua Smith

 

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Oakfield - Ronald J. Mickey, 73, of Oakfield, passed away Tuesday, (November 29, 2016) at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, in Rochester.

Mr. Mickey was born October 18, 1943 in Batavia, a son of the late Frank and Frances (Bezon) Mickey.

Ronald was a member of the East Shelby Community Bible Church and a retired milk truck driver having worked for many years for DG Rowcliffe Milk Hauling in Medina. 

He was a model train enthusiast, enjoyed woodworking, reading, and sports; especially the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. 

Mr. Mickey was proud to have constructed his own home and will be remembered for his homemade ice cream.  Most of all, he cherished time spent with his granddaughter, who was his world. 

He is the husband of Carol (Rhodey) Mickey of Oakfield.  The two were married in West Barre on July 8, 1972. 

Surviving along with his wife are his daughters, Sarah (Scott) Sutton of Churchville, Sherri Mickey, and Shelly (Dan) Fenlon both of Rochester; his granddaughter, Mackenzie Sutton; a brother, Frank Mickey of Elba; sisters, Katherine (late Thomas) Putney of Brockport, and Christine Mickey of Elba; a brother-in-law, Ronald Rhodey of Barre; sisters-in-law, Lottie (late Jim) Garland of VA, and Donna Rhodey of Barre.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield.  Ronald’s Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, (December 3, 2016) at East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina, NY 14103 or Hildebrandt Hospice, c/o Lifetime Care Hospice, Attn: Donations, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623.  Burial will be in East Shelby Cemetery, Medina.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

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