Ronald Joseph Petruzzi, of Barden Brook Road, Eldred, PA passed away on Friday (Aug. 4, 2023) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital.

Born Oct. 7, 1937, he was the son of Elmer and Angeline Marrone-Petruzzi. On June 15, 1963, he married Frances Guro. They had a loving marriage for over 60 years and were blessed with four children.

Ron graduated from Eldred High School Class of 1955 and Bloomsburg University Class of 1963.

Ron loved his hometown of Eldred. In 1968, he built a home for his growing family on Barden Brook Road, where he spent time gardening, cross-country skiing, golfing and hunting. Ron attended St. Raphael’s Church in Eldred and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ron was a business math teacher in the Portville (N.Y.) school system for 15 years. In 1970, he founded Petruzzi Insurance in Eldred, later expanding to Smethport. In 1995, Ron and his son John opened an office in Olean, then expanded to Salamanca. Even after his “retirement,” Ron spent almost every day talking to customers and friends in the Eldred office.

Ron was an avid fly fisherman, spending time on the Oswayo River. His favorite fishing spot was at the bridge at Millport. He also fished with his son and grandson on the Madison River in Montana. He enjoyed tying his flies and even built his rods.

Ron and Fran spent their lives together playing golf and traveling, frequently going to Italy, Mexico, Florida, California and the Jersey Shore. When he was 79, he was proud to have shot a 79 on the golf course.

In addition to his wife, Fran, he is survived by his children, Lynn (Mark) McCullough of Narberth, Martha (Dave) Wolf of Eldred, Angela (Chris) Oliver of Palm Springs, Calif., and John (Meghan) Petruzzi of Olean; grandchildren Adam Wolf, Elizabeth, Stephanie and Tess McCullough and Luke and Kelsey Petruzzi; sisters Margaret DiTanna and Mary Murawski; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. Monday (Aug. 7, 2023) at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2023) at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 14 First St., Eldred, followed by a graveside service at St. Raphael Cemetery in Eldred.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Eldred Conservation Club, 356 Whitetail Road, Eldred, PA 16731, or Eldred Knights of Columbus.