Ronald Anthony Garcia (August 18, 1948 - August 04, 2023)

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Ronald Anthony Garcia
  • August 18, 1948
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  • August 04, 2023

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Ron Garcia passed away August 4, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on August 18, 1948 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Barbara (Lovas) Garcia and Adolph Garcia.

 

Ron graduated from Elizabeth-Forward high school in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania in 1966 and then graduated from Penn State with a BS in Business Logistics.  After graduation he enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police in January of 1972 from which he retired in January of 1998 attaining the rank of major.  While with the state police he attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia with the 143rd class in 1985.

 

Ron was a devout Christian and served as a deacon at The Way Independent Christian Church in Ocala.  He enjoyed assisting with a Tuesday night Bible study.

 

Ron is survived by his wife Robin (Carnahan), a son Brad (Donna) in Pennsylvania and their children Ava and Zach and a daughter Angie (Phil) in Georgia with their son Cayden.

 

Ron is also survived by his sister Joyce Alvarez and her husband Tony in Pennsylvania and their children Anthony and Stephanie.

 

There will be no viewing; however, there will be a celebration of life at the Grand Hall in SummerGlen in Ocala, FL on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Donations can be made to any animal rescue of your choice.


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  1. Donna Valent lit a candle:
    02 May 2024
    Lit since May 2, 2024 at 5:10:37 AM

  2. Robert & Vicki DeBree says:
    14 Aug 2023
    Although we only new Ron for a little over 13 years it was some of the best years traveling in our RV's. We met him and Robin in an RV park and traveled every year to wherever we wanted to go. From Hershey Park and Gettysburg PA. to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky to the Florida Keys and a favorite Gamble Roger's State Park in Florida. We will always have those memories to look back on and to know he has blazed us another trail to follow until we meet again.
    We love you Ron,
    Bob & Vicki DeBree

  3. Gary Jordan says:
    14 Aug 2023
    Ron and I were BEST friends for 63 years. As far as I can remember, we never had a disagreeable conversation on any subject. Friends like Ron are very hard to find. The best things about our friendship now are the memories. We will keep Ron, Robin, his family, and "Tink" in our prayers every day.

  4. Gary Jordan lit a candle:
    14 Aug 2023
    Lit since August 14, 2023 at 8:34:23 AM

  5. Ana says:
    13 Aug 2023
    Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Ron was one of the good ones. Love and hugs from the Carlson’s fa.

  6. Jerry & Beverly Miller says:
    12 Aug 2023
    We knew Ron and his family who were only a half mile away from were we all lived in Pennsylvania. His son and our older son were great friends. Ron will be greatly missed.
    The Garcia family are in our prayers.
    Blessings,
    Jerry and Beverly Miller

  7. Jerry & Beverly Miller says:
    12 Aug 2023
    We knew Ron and his family while living only a half mile away in Pennsylvania. His son and our older son were great friends. The Garcia Family is in our prayers. He will be greatly missed.
    Blessings to all,
    Jerry and Beverly Miller

  8. Mike and Pat Hawkins says:
    09 Aug 2023
    Ron played left center field I played next to him in left field. I truly enjoyed every moment. Ron was the best and I knew he was a Christian by his actions. That is the highest compliment you can pay a Christian. To walk like Christ. I will miss him as well as my wife Pat she kept the scorebook.

  9. Bill and Karen Crotty says:
    09 Aug 2023
    Our deepest sympathy to Robin and Family. I have great memories of our teenage years in Elizabeth Township.

  10. David Ginsburg says:
    08 Aug 2023
    Only knew Ron a short time here in SummerGlen. He was in my graduation class at Penn State, though we never met till living here in Ocala. I enjoyed playing pickleball with him & conversing with him. He was a gentleman. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

  11. Jim and Gae Ann Wieczorek says:
    08 Aug 2023
    Sorry for your loss

  12. Cheryl Jordan lit a candle:
    07 Aug 2023
    Lit since August 7, 2023 at 8:32:30 PM

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    07 Aug 2023
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    07 Aug 2023
    Lit since August 7, 2023 at 8:02:16 PM

  15. Joyce Kennedy says:
    07 Aug 2023
    Ron was a special part of the SummerGlen Softball Assoc. and will be missed by all. He was not only a great player but was very caring and supportive of his teammates.

  16. Kat & Creig Merkle says:
    07 Aug 2023
    God has wrapped his arms around you and brought you home. Your pain is gone and your Love is strong.

    Creig & Kat Merkle

  17. Kat & Creig Merkle lit a candle:
    07 Aug 2023
    Lit since August 7, 2023 at 8:51:01 PM

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