Obituary of Ronald Franceschini

Sr. Ronald John Franceschini, in his 87th year passed away at Inspira Hospital on May 30th, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in a little section of Vineland, NJ called New Italy. Graduated from Vineland High School, Class of 1951 where he played football and was placed on the South Jersey Group IV All Star football team earning a four year scholarship to Wake Forest University. He married his wife Marie(Malench) of 63 years and started his own family farm business retiring in 1998. He loved flying and owned a piper cub along with his Uncle Arthur Ferrari for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Padre Pio Parish, Past VP Harmony Gun Club, Past President and VP of Saint Joseph Society, South Jersey Co-op and the Landisville Fruit Growers. His favorite past time was fishing, hunting, woodworking, painting gourds, restoring cars, reading, watching the Eagles and NASCAR racing. His favorite drivers were Dale Sr and Dale Jr Earnhart and Martin Truex. Loved riding his Kawasaki Mule with his side-kick "Ziggy". His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna(Ferrari) Franceschini, grandparents, Dioniso and Matilda Ferrari, Joseph and Jennie Franceschini, brother-in-law Robert Venturi, in-laws Joseph and Viola Malench, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Rita(Malench) and Norman Chini, and brother-in-law Victor Malench. He is survived by his children Donna and John Repnicki, Ron Jr. and Kathy Franceschini. Grandchildren, Breanna Repnicki and Jon Halley, Emily Repnicki, RJ and Annalisa Franceschini. Great-Grandaughter, Mallory Halley. Brother and sister-in-law, Dave and Lorraine Franceschini, sister, Johanne Venturi, sister-in-law, Catherine Malench and his forever companion "Ziggy". Along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thank you for the wonderful care from his Nurse Practioner, Josephine Westenberger, Nurse, Donna Mazur, Physical Therapist, Lisa Trabuchi, Occupational Therapist, Ed Kryzer, and Aide, Scott Lane, He thought the world of all of you. Church visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, starting at 8:45 am, followed by a funeral mass at St. Padre Parish, 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08361. Interment will follow at St. Padre Pio Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rone Funeral Home, 1110 E. Chestnut Avenue Vineland, NJ 08360. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Padre Pio Parish or a charity of your own choice.