Ronald J. Parodi, age 78 of Columbus, passed away October 21, 2011. Ronald was born October 13, 1933 in Greenwich Village, New York, son of the late Vincent and Dorothy Parodi. Ronald was a graduate from the Long Island Ag Institute. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1960 where he was stationed in Thule, Greenland and Lockbourne Air Force Base. Ronald worked as a lab tech with the Ohio Racing Commission from 1963-1988. He also was an instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio 1962-1965, worked at White’s Furniture 1980-1989, Andersons 1991-1998, and Weilands 2002-2010. He will be missed by his sisters, Sheila Frank, Coleen Lonergran, and Dorothy Vitrano; and brother, Guy Parodi. Memorial Service will be held at 6 P.M. Thursday, October 27, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 386 Buttles Ave. A celebration of Ron’s life will follow, location, TBA. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
