Obituary of Ronald W. Rice

Ronald W. Rice, Sr., 60, of Great Meadows, lost his two-year battle with cancer on November 1, 2009. Born: Ron was born in Easton, PA. in 1949. Personal: Ron and his wife Kathleen and their son Michael lived in Great Meadows for the last 16 years. He graduated from Easton High School in 1967 and immediately enlisted in the Army. He served three years in the Army during the Vietnam War. Ron worked as a Supervisor for the former American National Can in Washington for 35 years, retiring in 2005. He also served as a Corrections Officer for Northampton County, PA., retiring in 2009. He was an avid collector of Elvis memorabilia and a huge Elvis fan. He loved to watch NASCAR and was a fan of Richard Petty. Survivors: He is survived by his beautiful family, wife, Kathleen Nieuzytek; children, Ron Jr., Christine Graybill and fiance Ellis Phillips, and Michael; grandchildren, David Graybill and Hailee Rice; brothers, Robert and his wife Sue, Tom; sisters, Linda Pfefferle and husband Dan, Laurie Post and husband Dan; in-laws, Nancy and Steve Nieuzytek (who are great in-laws); Sue and Peter Gechtman; Scott and Naomi Nieuzytek. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Beatrice Rice; and brothers Donald Jr. and Terry. Ron was devoted to his family and his most precious moments were times spent with them. His light will shine in our hearts until we meet again. Services: Family and friends may call on Wednesday November 4, 2009 , from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave, Washington, NJ. Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. with Pastor James Scovell officiating. Burial will be at the Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society. 7 Ridgedale Avenue Ste. 103. Cedar Knolls 07927-1120. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234. W. Washington, Ave. Washington, NJ 07882.