Ronald Anastasio

RON ANASTASIO GRESHAM, OR -- Ronald Michael Anastasio, 59, of Idaho Falls, died March 19, 2010 at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center in Gresham, Oregon of a rare infection. Ron was born March 15, 1951, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Ralph Bonaventure Anastasio and Teresa Giordano Anastasio. He grew up in Bridgeport and attended St. Augustine Elementary. In 1969 he graduated from Central High School. He was a resident of Idaho Falls for the past 19 years. On May 5, 1984, he married Ranie LeAnne Anderson in Fairfield, Connecticut. They moved to Idaho in 1989 to assist the Moore, Idaho, congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses with their preaching assignment. On August 29, 1990, Ron and Ranie welcomed their only child, Aria Nicole Anastasio, into their lives and moved to Idaho Falls. Ron became the owner of Rural Disposal Service in 1993. Ron loved music and was a drummer for the Eldorados, among other bands. He was also a passionate reader. In 2006, Ron and Ranie divorced. Solveig Nyberg came into his life in 2008. He was on one of his frequent visits to Portland, Oregon to see her when he died. Survivors include: Daughter: Aria Anastasio, Paso Robles, CA Girlfriend: Solveig Nyberg, Gresham, OR Brother: Thomas Anastasio, Palm Coast, FL Brother: Ralph Anastasio, Trumbull, CT He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Services for Ron will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010 at Wood Funeral Home (273 North Ridge Avenue). The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Aria’s Education Fund, c/o Chase Bank, 1550 Northgate Mile, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jim Sempek jimsmagnum@gmail.com We are very sorry to hear of your loss of Ron. I saw Ron every week while he was on his rounds and enjoyed his spirit and love of life and music. we will all miss him and know that he is in the hands of the good Lord. Bill & Judy Fayle jafayle@msn.com What a shock to hear of Ron's passing. Our sincerest condolences to you his family. We kind of inhereted Ron when we purchased our home three years ago in Shelley and he's been such a wonderful assest to our lives. We'll miss him tremenously. What can we do to help? If there's anything at all please don't hesitate to call. I hope his daughter knows how very proud he was of her. We all got to share in her accomplishments through him. He loved her dearly. With deep sympathy. Judy jeanfrost jean.frost1@gmail.com Auria and Rainie, the girls and I wanted to let you know we care about both of you and that we always appreciated the hospitality that Ron showed to us. Please know that we can all be very thankful that we do have a hope and that Jehovah knows the heart. Your Sister, Jean Nancy Pawlosky njpawlosky@earthlink.net Aria and family I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my prayers. Nancy Pawlosky Steven and Terrie Korell Ron was a great friend to both of us, but most especially to Steve. They played a lot of music together and shared a lot of laughs. Ron was the type of person who would do anything for family or friends. We will truly miss him. Aria, take comfort in knowing that he was so proud of you and loved you so much. To all of Ron's family and loved ones, please accept our most sincere condolences. "And in the end the love you take, is equal to the love you make." - John Lennon Lisa Carney (Anastasio) lisaseanny@yahoo.com Aria, I'm so sorry about your dad, he was a great uncle and a great man. We will miss him very much. He loved you soooo much, he was so proud of you and your accomplishments. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. I love you little cousin. Love, Lisa Brad Strand bradstrand@live.com Ron was a dear friend and one of the most creative people I ever had the privilege to know. Some of the funnest times in my life were playing music with Ron. Man, he could really play the blues on the drums. His enthusiasm, spark and zest for life was amazing - he had poetry in his soul. I feel lucky to have gotten to know him. His spirit lives on in our hearts and memories. I am truly sorry for your loss - for all our loss. Ron made the world a better place. Thank you. Brad Strand Ada Ritchie adaritchie@hotmail.com Dear Aria, It was such a pleasure to have met your father through knowing you. I am so sorry for his early death and for the loss this brings unexpectedly to you. I remember seeing your dad and you together a couple times and thinking you and your dad were close. My deepest condolences. Please, please call me if you want to talk. I have tremendous respect for you and am a better person for being able to see you during time we both had at Eagle Rock Jr High and beyond. Sincerely, Mrs. Ada Ritchie Freddy G. freddyg@optonline.net Ronald, you were a special cousin to me. My prayers go out to you and your family. I wish you could have stayed around a little longer to meet my son Frederick you would have loved him. Cousin Freddy Giordano Kent W Lance kwlance@q.com To Solveig Nyberg - sorry to hear you have lost a good friend. May you always remember the good times you had together. Carol and I keep you in our thoughts at this difficult time. senddennisdale@juno.com My condolences to Solveig for the loss of her friend Ronald. Kay Pottorff Craig Stephenson cstephenson@idfbins.com Julie and I met Ron four years ago when his agent at Farm Bureau quit and we were asked to assist him with his insurance until they hired someone else. I had the opportunity to visit with Ron many times over the last few years. Aria was his pride and joy and he always took great pleasure updating us on how and what she was doing. I always enjoyed seeing Ron when he stopped by the office. He always cheered me up from his visits and telling me his latest adventures. We will miss seeing him around. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and sadness for your loss. Craig and Julie Stephenson Tisha Pires I worked at the Bank and got to know Ron. I enjoyed his sense of humor. God bless, My prayers are with you. Susan Scherr drgnflyz@yahoo.com I am sad to know that Ron has left this world, and glad to have known him. He had such a great energy and zest for life. Aria, though I am sure you know, your dad was immensely proud of you. Thanks Ron, for the music, the laughs, and all you shared with the world. Ann Grow I loved and appreciated Ron. If I forgot to put out the garbage, he would get it out for me when the garage door was open. Not many would go that extra mile. I'm glad to have known him for the past 20 years. Tom Anastasio tanastasio1@cfl.rr.com Dear Aria, We lost our best friend, a great father, the nicest uncle, a terrific brother-in-law and endearing brother. I can remember when that picture was taken 56 years ago. We survived 9 years of parochial school together. Ronnie was in the Scouts, school choir, football, summer camp and many other activities. He went on to play football in high school and learned to play several instruments like his father, Ralph. We were in a couple of bands together in our teens. He loved his music! Now every time I hear a golden oldie song it will remind me of him. Ronnie would call me several times a month and we would talk about music, old and new and he would never forget to ask about the family, cousins and all. I knew he missed everyone. He used to write poetry and published a few poems and short stories during his teen years. I can go on for hours talking about how Ronnie influenced our lives, but there isn't enough time in a day to complete my thoughts. Aria, your dad told us over and over again that the best thing that ever happened to him was YOU. You were the Light of his life and the reason for living. He was very proud of your accomplishments and the beautiful and loving person you've become. He went too soon, we didn't get enough of him. We will miss him very, very much. Love, Uncle Tommy & Aunt Aurelia Jerry and Ann Shively We send our love and sympathy to your family. We enjoyed getting to know Ron through our friendship with Solveig and appreciated their support and caring for each other. The service on Friday gave us an additional opportunity to appreciate Ron and his life and talents through the presentations of family and friends Becky McGuyer mcgurebe@d91.k12.id.us Aria, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He must have been a wonderful guy because he sure has a wonderful daughter. My condolences. Debbi Gerard dgerard4@hotmail.com Aria, Gene and I are so, so sorry to hear about your father. What a shock. He would always stop and chat with us about how you were doing. Kept me updated. He was soooo proud of you! If you ever need our help let us know. Deb and Gene Gerard Joe Walrath joewalrath@gmailcom I am very sad to hear of the loss of Ron. I did not know him well, but always was inspired when he and I talked music. He always talked about his daughter. We will mis him greatly.