Ronald W. Giaconia

Ronald William Giaconia, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. He was born April 26, 1936 in Passaic, NJ, the son of the late Rose Corona Giaconia and William Giaconia. Ron graduated from Passaic High School in Passaic, NJ in 1954 and went on to attend Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, graduating in 1958. He became an active member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Rutgers University, an honor he held near and dear to his heart. He married Antoinette Lanteri on September 7, 1958 in Passaic NJ and went on to have two children, Kathleen and Ronnie Giaconia Jr. He became a partner in a very successful Insurance business, Taylor, Cohen, Rudolph, and Giaconia. Known to many as the “Chairman of the Board,” Ron was the patriarch of the family, a position he didn’t take lightly. As a born leader, dispersing wisdom to his loved ones and helping shape lives was his superpower. Making a positive difference was always top of mind to him as he always put others before himself. These were the values he lived by. Throughout his career which spanned 6 decades, Ron held many influential positions as part of his legacy which included President of the Boys and Girls Club of Passaic, NJ, Passaic NJ Democratic Leader and President of the Unico of Passaic, NJ. He also served as Board of Governors and Chairman of the Athletic Committee and Board of Trustees at Rutgers University. He later went on to serve as Commissioner and Chairman of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. Community service was an integral part of his life’s work. Family and family traditions were of utmost importance to Ron as he spent summers in Ocean City making memories that would last a lifetime. A sentimental man, the best years of his life were spent there with family. Ron was also known to many as a big sports aficionado, as his coveted Rutgers University was a great love of his life. He took great pride in his affiliation with the school, especially the Scarlet Knights football team. In his later years, he spent time golfing with close friends at his home in Bonita Springs, Fl. Those were treasured times for him. Ron is survived by his wife, Antoinette Giaconia; his two children; Kathleen and Ronnie; his two granddaughters, Gracie and Scarlet; his brothers, William Giaconia Jr. and Robert Giaconia; as well as his nieces and nephews. Private memorial services will be held in Bonita Springs, FL and Clifton, NJ. In honor of his memory, you can make a donation in Ronald Giaconia’s name to Saint Jude (www.stjude.org), an organization he had great passion for. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.

Ronald W. Giaconia

April 26, 1936 - September 13, 2024