Ronald Marvin Block, 79, peacefully passed away September 4, 2021 in his home in Brentwood, California, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 6, 1941, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he was the son of late Charles and Eleanor Block. Ron attended Atlantic City High School, graduating in 1960 and then went to school and traveled throughout Europe. He spent the next 11 years attending universities in New Jersey, Austria, Alaska and North Dakota, where he was awarded his Master's and Doctorate in Biochemistry. He then worked as a Post-Doctoral Scholar and Professor at the University of Maryland before ultimately settling in California, where he managed his own environmental consulting business, Block Environmental Services, from 1984 to 2013. During this time he dedicated many years to the leadership of Martinez and Pittsburg Yacht Clubs as well as the International Order of the Blue Gavel. Ron loved spending time with his family boating on the delta and visiting the Sierra Nevada mountains on the weekends. He will be remembered for his playful humor and generous heart. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mari, daughters Nicole, Marisha and her husband Alan, sons David and his wife Jenny and Merrick and his wife Kelly; 5 grandchildren, Alex, Katey, Donovan, Caden and Alisha. Ron was predeceased by his older brother Jerome Block and younger sister Cindy Block.
The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 21 at 12:00pm at Union Cemetery located at 11545 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA. Friends and acquaintances may visit prior from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Brentwood Funeral Home located at 839 1st St, Brentwood, CA. Following the service there will be a celebration of life held at 2:00pm at the Pittsburg Yacht Club located at 3 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Ron's name to The Salvation Army
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