Ronald J. Fogerty's Obituary
Ronald James Fogerty , age 87 of Lewes, DE passed away on Saturday, June 07, 2014, at his late residence. He was born on October 20, 1926 in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Joseph Henry Fogerty and Ida Ethel Mary Eaton Fogerty.
Mr. Fogerty most recently had worked for the Small Business Administration at Temple University as a teacher, where he had received his MBA degree. From 1949-1954 he worked for the National Gypsum Company; 1954-1965 he worked for Kaiser Aluminum and from 1965-1976 he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Phoenix Steel in Claymont, DE.
Mr. Fogerty was an Army Veteran of WW II having served in the American Theatre. He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Lewes, DE where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. As an avid reader he could complete two to three novels a week. One of his greatest enjoyments was attending and listening to his wife's organ recitals. Also, he was a great lover of dogs.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn W. Cullen Fogerty; two sons, Thomas Joseph Fogerty and wife Maureen of Chicago, Illinois and James Martin Fogerty of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters Patricia Maureen Grossman of Pheonix, AR and Margaret Ann Memoli and husband Mark of Pottstown, PA; six grandchildren, Michelle, Eric, Mark, Megan, Harriet and Francesca and two Great grandchildren, Darren and Andrew.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 11:00 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE. where friends may call one hour prior to services.
Burial will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA, 22918 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947 or to your favorite charity of choice.
Please sign Mr. Fogerty's online guestbook at this site
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