Ronald William Glassco, born June 12, 1942 (age 82) of North Ridgeville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Franklin Glassco and Fay Glassco (nee Mott). Ron was a charismatic force, endeared by many.
Ronald passed surrounded by his loving family and friends. A beloved husband of 62 years to Donna Sue Glassco (nee Cimino). Amazing father to son, Gregory, as well as, daughters, Carmen and Dena Glassco (Brittany Preston). Ronald, a proud grandfather of Greg & Joey Glassco’s daughter, Mia Glassco and Carmen’s son, Thomas Szep, no doubt to be sorely missed. A very loyal brother, to Roy Glassco, & Brother-in-Law to Roy’s wife Mary Glassco, & Donna Sue’s siblings: Carmella (Al) Tischler, and Rosemary “Penny” (Robert) Edmonds. He was a cherished Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Ron was a jack of many trades, spent 6 years working at NASA and found his calling working at Ford Motor, as a Maintenance Supervisor, until his retirement after 22 years. Inducted as 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, faithful servant to the Catholic Church. Giving nothing less than his all to his loved ones, he was a masterful story-teller, with a bellowing laugh, and a fighter to the very end.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4PM-8PM at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 23040 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, Ohio 44145. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10AM at St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park. The family would appreciate their dear family and friends to join them for a celebration of life luncheon following the services with the location to be announced by the funeral home staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation, PO Box 387, Wayzata, MN 55391 or www.abreathofhope.org
