Ronald Lee Reck

Ron is a NFA graduate class of ’62. He joined the Navy, and served during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Forestall aircraft carrier. He went on to work at Electric Boat as a sheet metalist. Ron, eventually, retired from Millstone where he was a nuclear mechanic.

Ron, “Pa” and “Papa”, as he was lovingly referred to, was the most devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an outdoor enthusiast who loved fishing, hunting, or just driving his truck through the woods in search of a deer sighting. He loved to collect things like fishing rods, guitars, cars, and some would say junk. He loved a good Saturday morning drive in search of a Tag sale treasure, the best bargain for things he didn’t need, but one day might. If you needed something, chances are Pa had it.

Ron was always one to make you laugh, whether it was through the way he told his stories, or his hair sticking straight up. He was the world’s greatest grandpa and proud of it.

Ron is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Carol, daughter Michelle (Wayne) Watson, son Jeffrey (Lisa) Reck Sr., and grandsons, Jeffrey Jr., Jacob, Andrew, and Anthony. In addition, a brother Francis “Frankie” Reck Jr., of North Carolina. A lifelong friend, Paul Travers. And his two pups, Aggy and Nelly.

Family, friends, and all whose lives Ron touched are welcome to attend visitation Friday, March 14th from 4-8 p.m. at Labenski Funeral Home 107 Boswell Ave. Norwich, CT. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15th at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 70 W. Main St. Baltic, CT. Reception to follow, all are welcome.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.labenskifuneralhome.com for the Reck family.