It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father at age 81, in Venice, Florida. Ron was predeceased by his son, Eric Jankowski and his sister, Sonia O'Connor. Left to cherish his memory are his children Don Jankowski (Teri), Lori Jankowski, and Mark Jankowski (Rebecca). His grandchildren, Stephen, Shanna and Brandon will greatly miss Grandpa. Services will be private.
He was cared for kindly by Tidewell Hospice of Venice and Right at Home Healthcare in Venice. We are grateful for all the kindness, compassion and care that was shown to Dad and our family through their support.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations 'In Honor of Ronald Jankowski' be made to his chosen charity www.CITTA.org/donate.
CITTA is a charity run independently through the efforts of Teri Jankowski (Ron's daughter-in-law) and her brother, Michael Daube, Executive Director and Founder. Dad was very proud of all they had created. He has donated kindly to CITTA's projects in the past.
We will remember him forever.
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Leave a tributeMark and Rebecca
One of the greatest gifts I have been able to experience with you was watching you with your grandchildren! The amount of pride and unconditional love you had for them. How you would laugh, that memorable laugh, as they did goofy things. Enjoyed watching you enjoying the moment.
My greatest memory will always be this entire last year. Although struggles with illness, you had always remained grateful, accepting, loving, and open to life's lessons. You brought the entire family together, we shared so many wonderful moments together, dancing signing, playing games, and sharing of stories that created our family. Thank you so very much for the individual talks you had with Don, Mark and I. I know for me, that was the most cherished moment in my life with you.
I know you are at peace now, and I thank God for that! I will miss you terribly, and will always remember the wonder gift God gave me, my DAD!
Love Always, Lori
I am truly grateful to have spent time with him this last year, and for him being the reason our family is stronger than ever. I will truly will miss hearing him tell me stories I never got tired of listening to and hearing him laugh at life's humor. There will always be a special place in my heart for him, and many cherished memories I will never forget.
I love you Dad
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Mark and Rebecca