Ronald Edward Johnson of Suffern, NY passed away after a long illness on January 18, 2017 at the age of 77. Ron was born on March 11, 1939 to Jerome and Lee (Shaffron) Johnson in Chicago, IL. Ron was on the Ramapo Central School District Board of Education from 1979 until 1988, serving many of those years as Board President. He also served in the Army National Guard. Ron was an attorney by trade and also enjoyed producing videos of theatre and dance performances in local school and community arts programs. He will especially be remembered for his generosity, attention to detail, and unique sense of humor.
Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years Sue-Ellen (Senzel) Johnson, daughters Michelle Chapin (Thomas) of Denver and Emy Zener (Max) of New York City, grandchildren Maia and Eli Chapin and Lucy Zener, and by his sister Jill Tanz (Robert) of Chicago.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Beth Haverim Shir Shalom, 280 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ. Shiva will be observed at the family residence following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in Ron’s name.