Ronald J Rodford , VRHS Class of 1969
Rodford, Ronald J. RENSSELAER Ronald J. Rodford, age, 59 years, of Rensselaer passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008. He was born in Albany and has been a resident of Rensselaer his entire life. Mr. Rodford was employed by St. Peter's Hospital and in the mailing department of Key Bank, both in Albany. He was an avid bowler, bowling in Cohoes, and golfer, golfing at Western Turnpike, and was a big New York Giants football fan. Son of Gloria Wicks of Rensselaer; fiance of Rosanne Mancini of Rensselaer; father of Eric (Jamie) Rodford of Troy, Theresa Rodford of Watervliet and Elaine Rodford of Troy; grandfather of Tara, Kaila, Kelsie, Heaven and Emma; brother of Mary Lou (Mike) Malatesta of Mass.; nephew of Marilyn (Mom) Berry and Shirley; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 or to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.