I met Admiral Narmi at the USO Fish Fry at Keflavik, Iceland in  early 1984. I was a young USAF NCO at the time. He was very warm and "down home" !  We chatted for about 10 minutes or so, and he put me at ease. I really wish more officers were that way. Thy do not make them like him any more! I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had known him longer-I could have counted him as a friend.

Arlin Hill
Former Sgt, USAF


8/28/2020
 I just learned of Ron's passing. My wife, Bev and I were friends and neighbors of Ron and Faye at NAS Corpus Christi when he was a student and I was an instructor in advanced flight training. Our daughter, Laurie , and Ron and Faye's  first born were born on the same night.  We had been playing cards  at their home when my wife went into labor. A few hours later Faye went into labor and delivered a little girl who died that eve. I remember that my wife was still in the hospital when Faye, Ron and I were the only three people at that little girls funeral.
 About 15 years ago we visited them at heir home in Alexander. Please accept or most sincere sympathy at the loss of both of these good people.

I  think of Ron often and miss his wise counsel. He was always so good to us. He and Faye were the best grandparents and in-laws anyone could wish for. 
Love
Pam

Admiral Ron Narmi was a great presence in many environments and we were privileged to know him both in the neighborhood and at Si. Martin's Military History Club events. 

Our very best wishes to his family, friends and associates.
Prayers and Memories, RIP

V/R

Brig. General John A. Hurley, USAFR-ret and Eileen H. Hurley

To the Narmi Family,

So sorry for your loss. I only met your dad a few times, but remember it well and tell the story quite a bit too.  I was in an Explorer post during high school with Mike and Jeff.  Your dad took our post out on the P3 Orion when he was a squadron commander at Moffett Field.  We learned all about the plane and how it was used.  We flew out to the ocean, dropped sonar buoys looking for subs.  Then flew out over Yosemite. It was an experience I will always remember.  Once again, so sorry for your loss.  Dave Litz

Sincere condolences to the Narmi family!  I was the VCNO Aide when Radm Narmi was the VCNO EA.  We joked alot about the acft we flew...P-3s vs A-7 Corsairs.  He was always a good sport!  May he rest in peace!  God Bless....W. W.  Pickavance, Rear Admiral USN, retired

RADM Narmi (I still can't call him "Ron") was my first plane commander.  I prefer to call him "Skipper" as also my former commanding officer.  I was his tactical navigator for two years, which was an honor, because he was meticulous, and expected the best.   He was a class act, and I learned many subtle lessons from serving on his crew, and under his command.  I will miss his presence, but my mind's eye still sees him.  RIP, Skipper.

Thank you Admiral Narmi , had it not been for you I would never have met my husband. You and Faye took us under your wings and supported my husband's career as well as my job as a Navy Wife. I will be forever indebted to you.  Fair Winds and Following Seas. 

My first meeting with Ron Narmi was when he welcomed me into the St Martin's Military History Club in 1999.  He was one of the founding fathers of the Club and went out of his way to make everyone feel welcome and a valued member.  Always enjoyable were the fun filled parties he and  his wife Faye so graciously hosted at their home for the Military History Club gang prior to our "summer breaks."  I  admired and respected his sincerity as a friend and his grace and humble  dignity in serving as the Club's president for a number of years.   The monthly Club meetings were the highlight of the month for myself and many others.  His  zest for life was manifested by his skydiving adventure at the venturesome age of 84.   Ron was a remarkable guy and will be dearly missed.

I worked with Ron at The Bloomsburg Hospital. He always had a smile on his face, a spring in his step, and a story to tell. May God bless all of his family. Words cannot express how wonderful a man he was. He and Faye are together again and having the time of their lives. He will be in all our hearts. I am sorry for the loss of a great human being. May God help his loved ones at this time of sorrow. 

Sincerely;
Barbara Coladonato.

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Rear Admiral Ronald E. Narmi

June 27, 1933 – May 21, 2019

Demaine Funeral Home

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