Obituary of Ronald J. Crowell

Ronald John Crowell Sr., 74, of Vineland, returned to his heavenly home on January 28, 2016 with his loving family by his side, at Inspira Medical Center, in Vineland. His devotion to his family and faith in God supported him in his valiant battle with cancer and ultimately gave him peace. Ron was born to the late Ronald Richard Crowell and Mary Giacolone Crowell on June 12, 1941, in Vineland and grew up in Minotola New Jersey. He moved to Vineland New Jersey in 1974 and lived there until his passing. He was employed by Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation in Newfield, NJ for 47 years. Ron was blessed with a loving family and many loving friends. He married his best friend and "beautiful bride", Carolyn Jeanette Barbee, on February 28, 1963 in Vineland, NJ. Ron had a passion for art. He loved to paint many scenic pictures that were inspired by his favorite artist Thomas Kinkade. Over the years, Ron's hobbies included power lifting, cycling, walking, exploring, painting, crafting, gardening, playing Uno with his best friends (Jerome and Beverly Irick), hanging out with his "buddies" at Dunkin Donuts, and most of all, spending time with his family. In addition, he was an active member of the Buena Historical Society. Ron is dearly missed and survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carolyn, his daughters Robin Lynn Crowell and Tammy Oliva (Tony); his son Ronald John Crowell Jr.; his grandchildren Tara Williams, Karla Penrose, Daniel Brown, Ethan Crowell, Angelina Oliva, Anthony Oliva and Richard Oliva; great grandchildren Dalton Fish, Mekenzie Madison Williams, Mason Williams, Maddelyn Castaldo, Cash Wells and Ethan Brown; his brothers Clinton and William Crowell (Katie); his uncle Richard Crowell (June) and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Richard and Mary Giacolone Crowell. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1pm with Pastor Gary Stiegler officiating at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland, NJ. Ron will be laid to rest at Friendship Cemetery, Landisville. Family and friends will be received on Monday morning from 11am to 1pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.