RONALD M. BALDUZZI

Ronald M. Balduzzi, 74, passed away on January 31, 2021, after fighting a long and courageous battle against colon cancer. Ronald was born in Syracuse, New York, on December 14, 1946, to the late Guido J. “Baldy” Balduzzi and the late Florence (Pisarek) Balduzzi. Ronald was a life resident of Syracuse, New York and graduated from West Genesee High School in 1964. “Ron” served in the Army Reserve and earned an Associates Degree from Powelson Business Institute and later a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia College. Ronald married his wife of 49 years, Kathryn “Taffy” (Dineen) on October 30, 1971. Ron and Taffy had three daughters who they raised in Camillus, New York. Ronald spent his career working as a Cost Accountant for The R.E. Dietz Company and Syracuse China prior to his retirement in 2009. Ron, who was an avid sports fan, loved rooting on the Syracuse Orange, the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Cubs, the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Browns and the Syracuse Chiefs. He also enjoyed his bowling league in Solvay, playing golf with his brothers and spending time with his friends and family. Ron adored his six grandchildren and enjoyed watching them at sporting events, taking them to the New York State Fair and visiting them in North Carolina. Ronald is survived by his wife, Kathryn A. (Dineen) Balduzzi; children, Allison (Peter) Belfield, Heather (Andrew) Stark, and Meghan (Bill) Sheehan; siblings, Jim (Karen) Balduzzi, Karen (Dave) Fish, Mark (Joanne) Balduzzi; grandchildren, Evan, Grady, Chase, Nora, Halo, and Hailey; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ronald’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to his aide Jeff Garrison from Nascentia Health. Family and friends may call from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Friday February 5th at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave. Funeral services and burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park are private. Face masks are required and NYS guidelines on distancing will be followed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Food Bank of Central New York, 7066 Interstate Island Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209. Please share online memories and tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com.

RONALD M. BALDUZZI

December 14, 1946 - January 31, 2021