This memorial website was created to share and celebrate memories of our beloved father, Ronald Pedone, who was born on February 16, 1935 and passed away on January 6, 2014. 

"Dad, Your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever." ~ Joe, Carolyn, Linda, Billy, Danny, Michele, Brian and Julie

A Celebration of Ron's life will be held at St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Chandler, Arizona on January 23, 2014 at 10am followed by reception at 11am.  A military memorial will follow at National Memorial Cemetary of Arizona at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd in Phoenix at 1:30pm.  

Ron was born and raised as an only child in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up at 64th & Washtenaw on the South Side, where he became a Golden Gloves boxer at St. Rita's High School. After serving in the U.S. Army at Darmstadt, Germany, he was elected Trustee in the Village of Worth, Illinois where he and his wife Joan raised their first five children.

In 1963, Ron began his long career with United Airlines and in 1968, they moved their family to Santa Monica, California. Their last three children were born in Santa Monica, where Ron coached Little League baseball and was a parishioner of St. Monicas Church. In 1983, they moved the family to Denver, Colorado. Ron married Donna in 1990 and retired with United in 1996. Ron and Donna settled in sunny Chandler, Arizona shortly thereafter.  Ron enjoyed 24 years of devotion to his loving wife Donna, who he adored.

It should be noted that Ron was a devoted son. He and Donna generously cared for his mother Margaret Pedone for many years, until her death at the age of 101 years.

Ron never lost his love for authentic Chicago treats like Home Run Inn pizza, Italian Beef sandwiches, and White Castle hamburgers. He kept his garage so well organized that a common family prank was to move one of his many tools and see how long it would take him to notice it was out of place (usually under 5 minutes). He liked many of life's simple pleasures such as a great meal cooked by his loving wife Donna, snacks of pepperoni and bread while watching Judge Judy, and an occasional Pepsi (but never Coke!). A visit with Dad in Chandler usually included a meal at the local Chinese buffet, one of his other favorites. 

Ron is survived by his wife Donna Pedone and his children Joe Pedone, Carolyn Kahler, Linda Pedone, Billy Pedone, Danny Pedone, Michele Larson, Brian Pedone and Julie Pedone-Kitchen, and his step-children Vicki Flanigan, Lori LaLone-Arnold, Clifford LaLone and Michael Lalone. He also leaves several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many, many friends.

We will forever remember our Dad for his loving support and firm guidance, life-long devotion to family, dedication and success in his career, his love of sports and coaching, and his commitment to his church and community. Our Dad was true and authentic; his passion and integrity were unwavering. Dad was an example and inspiration to us all, a Golden Gloves champion boxer, the #1 fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox, and our one-and-only Italian Stallion.

We invite you to contribute, comment and share your memories of Ron.