Ronald J. Vocalino, 69 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada after falling ill during a vacation with family members.
Ron was born June 21, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Natale and Mary (Segreti) Vocalino.? He grew up in Cicero and after graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam.? At a party welcoming him home following his discharge, he met Nancy J. Rose.? The couple was united in marriage on April 22, 1967.? They raised their family in Roselle and then moved to Schaumburg.? Ron spent over 37 years at Motorola holding several management positions in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.? He enjoyed his time by going fishing with Nancy every weekend.? After retiring in 2004, the couple moved to Huntley in 2005 where Ron was an active resident of the Sun City community, belonging to several clubs including the Grandma, Grandpa and Me Club, Anglers Club and a Poker Club.? He especially enjoyed his family and friends, traveling with his wife on numerous cruises and trips to Las Vegas, and attending his grandchildren’s’ games and activities.? Following Nancy’s death in May of this year and enduring an ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer, Ron delighted in making the most of his time and doing things that he always wanted to say he had done.? He rode a Segway, took a glider flight, practiced shooting guns with family members, and traveling and visiting friends and family right up until the end.
Ron is survived by his son, Marc J. (Joann) Vocalino of Huntley, his daughter, Cara J. (Scott) Brubaker of Monument, Colorado, his grandchildren, Miya and Joseph Vocalino & Hayley and Ashley Brubaker, his sisters, Natalie Dee of Lombard, Illinois and Dotty Bosworth of Alabama, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21st at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.? Burial with military honors will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Huntley.? In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.? For more information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I will always remember my sister thinking he was actually Santa Claus when we were kids. I also loved how he so often included "those Kendzior kids" into your family events!! You're parents were beautiful people, and always made us feel so welcome!! Bless you Marc and Cara in your loss!! May your great memories bring you comfort!! Love you lots!!