Ronald Kwiecinski

He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Ronald was a beloved member of the Sparta community. Ronald was born in Suffern, NY to the late Felix and Anna Kwiecinski and grew up in West Haverstraw, NY.

After High School, Ronald enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served proudly as a machinist mate in the engine rooms of both the USS ESSEX and the USS INDEPENDENCE. He was proud of the years he served on the two carriers and would always share stories of his travels and accomplishments.

After the Navy, Ronald worked for over 30 years as a Chemist and Regulatory Manager for CPI/Sun Chemical in East Rutherford, NJ.

Ronald loved the outdoors, nature, photography, painting, and adventures and as a young man, he decided to build a small cabin deep in the Adirondack mountains by himself. Although only few people were lucky enough to visit this cabin, the stories he told will be shared for years to come.

After this adventure, Ronald met the love of his life, Therese. They fell in love and were married on May 24, 1975. They had two beautiful children, Anna and Terence. In 1980, when the children were young, they left Kearny, NJ for a quaint little town called Sparta in Northern NJ where they raised their children and made their home.

In 1978 he sold the Adirondack land and built another Cabin in the heart of the Catskills. Ronald worked tirelessly on "the cabin", working many weekends there to make it a beautiful place where his family and friends could escape. So many wonderful memories and happy times were spent at his cabin in the Catskills.

In 1995, after 20 years of marriage and only a short time together, Ronald's wife passed away from cancer. Day in and day out, even though his heart was broken, he continued to be present for his children, giving them his unconditional love and support. His continuous faith is what kept him strong. A devout Catholic, he attended Our Lady of the Lake Church in Sparta daily which is where he would find peace and companionship.

He is survived by his daughter Anna Rome and husband Tom of Stillwater, NJ. Son Terence and wife Marzena of Sparta, NJ. Grandchildren Talia, Lucas, and Jake Rome and Lexi and Dylan Kwiecinski as well as many dear cousins, nieces, nephews, and very dear friends. He is preceded by his wife, Therese, and his siblings John, James and Joyce.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3rd from 1 - 5 PM at Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871 . A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 4th, 10AM at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Sparta, NJ. Interment will immediately follow at Sparta Cemetery.

Our ask, for visitation and funeral service, is to remember and celebrate a life well lived and loved. Please keep the black attire at home and let's be joyous that our Dad is at peace. He has finally returned to his love Therese and his Lord and Savior. Just before his passing he said the only time he was truly happy in life is when he was with his family.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Foundation.