MIDDLE GROVE — Ronald J. Coleman, 66, passed away Friday, Oct. 10 at the Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, with his loving wife by his side.
Born on July 10, 1948 in Saratoga Springs to Ronald and Beverly (Ernst) Coleman, he graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1969-70 in Vietnam.
Ron retired as a plumbing contractor in 2010 as owner and operator of Treasure Coast Plumbing. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and exploring the history of his hometown of Saratoga Springs.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Diane (Field) Coleman; his son Ronald (Danielle) Huyser of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; his daughters Christina (Scott) Iselhart of Boca Raton, Florida and Kelly Coleman of Gansevoort; a sister, Suzanne Coleman Howard of Seabrook, Texas; five grandchildren, Ronald J. Huyser, Angelina Coleman, Elijah Coleman, Layla Iselhart and Olivia Iselhart; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends including his lifelong best friend, Gary Carpenter of Saratoga Springs.
Ron will be greatly missed and remembered for his lively spirit and unpredictability. Anyone who knew Ron John could tell you that you never knew what to anticipate next!
Relatives and friends may call from 1-3 p.m., Monday Oct. 13 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373. Services will be at 3 p.m. and burial with military honors will follow in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield Center.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
