Obituary of Ronald R. "Ron" Reynolds

Ronald “Ron” R. Reynolds, 81, of Clifton Park, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, surrounded by his immediate, loving family.

He was born in Webberville, MI, to Clarence and Gladys Reynolds on April 6, 1941. He attended high school at Webberville HS and graduated as Valedictorian in 1959. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University (‘63) and a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of New Mexico (‘65). He worked as a professional engineer (PE) for 40+ years for various companies including Sandia Labs, Texas Instruments, AccuRay, and Solidstate Controls Inc. Before and during retirement, he also did taxes for H&R Block. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping his grandchildren with their projects. He was a member of Shenendehowa United Methodist Church.

Ron is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce; his brother, James Reynolds of Adrian, MI; his two children, Amy (Robert) Pressly of Rexford, and Brian (Cindy) Reynolds of Austin, TX; and four grandchildren, Vincent and Alexander Marinelli of Rexford, and Rachel and Derek Reynolds of Austin, TX; and numerous friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Gladys Reynolds, and son-in-law, Fabio Marinelli.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 26^th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park. The funeral service will be held at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 27th, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception. Interment of cremains will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville, MI, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065, or to The American Heart Association PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give).