Ron along with building homes worked for over 10 years at O-K Trojan in Batavia, a longtime member of the South Byron United Methodist Church and Life Member of the South Byron Volunteer Fire Department. He served proudly in the US Marine Corp from 55-58 and was a member of the Botts Fiorito American Legion Post #576 in LeRoy. Ron retired from building after a 20 year career and enjoyed fishing/hunting in Canada and spending time attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting events.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Phyllis (Birge) Gonyea of Byron; loving children, Daniel R. (Carol) Gonyea of Byron, Raymond E. (Sonja) Gonyea of Byron, Lori Gonyea of TX and Kathleen (Jon) Thompson of LeRoy; 9 cherished grandchildren, Angela (Kaleb) Yates, Billy & Tiffany Cain, Brooke (Michael) Fauci, Ryan Gonyea, Jordan Thompson, Emily, Mitchell & Matthew Gonyea; 3 great-grandchildren, Faith Hampton, Tesla & Ronin Yates along with several nieces and nephews.
Please join Ron's family for a Celebration of Life Service 11am Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the S. Byron United Methodist Church S. Byron, NY 14457. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Byron Cemetery and memorials in his memory are suggested to the Church or to PCF (Prostate Cancer Foundation) 1250 Fourth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Please share your words of comfort with Ron’s family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.
THE FAMILY OF RONALD W. GONYEA IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020
