Obituary for Ronald J. Connors Jr.
WEST SAND LAKE Ronald J. Connors, Jr., 67, formerly of West Sand Lake was reunited once again with his wife in heaven on Jan. 3, 2021.
Born in Troy, Ron was the son of the late Ronald Connors, Sr. and Patricia Pinke Connors Sullivan. At a young age he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS Compass Island. Returning home from the service, he married the love of his life, Deborah Brand Connors and together they lived and raised their family on Reichard’s Lake. After Deborah’s passing in 2012, Ron moved from the area to South Carolina.
Ron had been employed for most of his life at the Watervliet Arsenal, and he also belonged to the American Legion Post 0033.
Ron was loved by all his family and many friends. He was always at his happiest when they were all together around a bonfire in his backyard. He will be remembered as a hard-working man with a quick wit, great sense of humor and most importantly, a strong sense of pride in his family.
Ron is survived by his loving daughters, Jodi Connors (Donald Ackerman, Jr.) of Wynantskill and Dana Peaslee (Bill) of West Sand Lake; by his siblings, Tina Robelotto (Vinny) of Marana, AZ, Christine Cruz of Albany, Donna Doss (Robbie) of Townville, SC and Michael McDowell (Sue) of Wynantskill; by his beloved grandchildren, Matalyn, Abby, Vivian, Logan and Liam. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a large extended family and by his best friend, Dean. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, James Connors and Kevin and Warren McDowell.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., Waterford. Interment will follow with military honors in the Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home from 9:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Masks will be required and social distancing and occupancy regulations observed.
Born in Troy, Ron was the son of the late Ronald Connors, Sr. and Patricia Pinke Connors Sullivan. At a young age he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS Compass Island. Returning home from the service, he married the love of his life, Deborah Brand Connors and together they lived and raised their family on Reichard’s Lake. After Deborah’s passing in 2012, Ron moved from the area to South Carolina.
Ron had been employed for most of his life at the Watervliet Arsenal, and he also belonged to the American Legion Post 0033.
Ron was loved by all his family and many friends. He was always at his happiest when they were all together around a bonfire in his backyard. He will be remembered as a hard-working man with a quick wit, great sense of humor and most importantly, a strong sense of pride in his family.
Ron is survived by his loving daughters, Jodi Connors (Donald Ackerman, Jr.) of Wynantskill and Dana Peaslee (Bill) of West Sand Lake; by his siblings, Tina Robelotto (Vinny) of Marana, AZ, Christine Cruz of Albany, Donna Doss (Robbie) of Townville, SC and Michael McDowell (Sue) of Wynantskill; by his beloved grandchildren, Matalyn, Abby, Vivian, Logan and Liam. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a large extended family and by his best friend, Dean. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, James Connors and Kevin and Warren McDowell.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., Waterford. Interment will follow with military honors in the Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home from 9:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Masks will be required and social distancing and occupancy regulations observed.