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Ronald H. Christbaum

By T.J. Woodward

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  Ronald H. Christbaum, 79 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. He was born in Buffalo on April 18, 1940.  He is preceded in death by his wife Linda K. (Westcott) Christbaum, his parents and a sister.    

Mr. Christbaum, was principle of Genesee Valley BOCES and Erie 1 BOCES in West Seneca before his retirement. He loved math and teaching it to his students, especially the ones that struggled with it because he did too. Ron taught his daughter Alexis and students practical life skills every chance he had. He enjoyed living in the country, being outside building things and doing masonry work. His favorite thing in the world was collecting and rebuilding cars. Ron was a very supportive father, never missing concerts, programs or events.    

Mr. Christbaum is survived by his beloved daughter Alexis Christbaum of Batavia.   

There will be no prior calling hours and services will be held privately.     

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times, 6430 Transit Rd. #300, Depew, NY 14043. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.  

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