•Davis, Ronald James, died March 16, 2014 at age 80. Predeceased by his parents, Alan and Anne B. Davis; father-in-law, John Zurick. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Davis; children, Ronald James (Nanette) Davis Jr., Meg (Doug) Davis-Hill, Anna (James) Sapienza, Mary (Jed) Hanna; grandchildren, Derek Sapienza, Cara Sapienza, Daniel Sapienza, Alex Davis, John Davis, Zachary Hill, Garrett Hill, Erin Hanna, Annie Hanna, Megan Hanna; mother-in-law, Margaret “Nana” Zurick; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John (Adrienne) Zurick, Ron was a U.S. Army veteran who moved his family to Brockport to accept a teaching position in 1966. Ron received his Doctorate at St John’s University and taught many years at SUNY Brockport.
His Memorial Service was held March 20 at St. Jerome’s Church, East Rochester. Interment private. Donations can be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester, NY 14620 in his memory.
