Joseph John Ronca

Joseph John Ronca, 86, of West Bangor, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025. Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Peters) Ronca. A graduate of Bangor High School, class of 1956, Joe was the owner and president of J & R Blouse Co., located in Roseto, PA. He served honorably as a member of the United States Army National Guard. Joe was a lifelong member of the Roseto Independent Presbyterian Church, where he served as Organist, Elder and Church President. He was an active member of the Bangor Elks. An avid Lionel train enthusiast and collector, he was a member of the Train Collectors Association and enjoyed traveling with friends to train shows around the state. Joe meticulously maintained his yard and vegetable garden and shared the fruits of his labor with family and friends. He would wake up early for many years to start his day with his Roseto breakfast club. Known to friends by the nickname Joe Boat, he enjoyed boating and water skiing on Lake Wallenpaupack and sailing with his wife on their Catamaran, the Tequila Sunrise. Family meant everything to Joe. He married his wife Joan (Peron) Ronca on June 28, 1980, celebrating nearly 45 years of marriage. They were blessed with their son Joseph, his wife Sheena and their son Miles, who, to Joe’s great delight, shares his love of trains. Joe was a proud member of the Peron family and spent many happy times with his sisters-in- law, brothers-in- law and their children. Joe is also survived by his niece, nephews and many cousins and dear friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025. Viewing hours will be 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Roseto Independent Presbyterian Church, located at 210 Garibaldi Ave, Roseto, PA 18013, followed by a funeral service in the Church at 11:00 am. The burial will take place at Saint Roch’s Cemetery, at 1428 Verona Drive, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. Services are under the care of the Fiore Funeral Home, 230 Market Street, Bangor, PA 18013. Online condolences may be offered at www.fiorefuneralhome.com Memorial donations in Joe’s name may be made to Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (AWSOM Animals), 3129 Godfrey Ridge Drive, (PO Box 13), Stroudsburg, PA 18360; 570-421-3647; www.awsomanimals.org

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Joseph John Ronca

October 14, 1938 - April 6, 2025