GUILDERLAND- Joseph Ronald Beauparlant, 77, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020, at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Ron was born on September 8, 1943 in Albany, NY and the son of late Joseph M Beauparlant & Mary Bryan.
Ron was a proud veteran in the US Air Force. He spent many years overseas including 10 years in Japan. He retired as an Antique Dealer in Delmar, NY.
Ron was an avid hunter and fly fisherman and had many life-long friends that shared his interests. He was a Sportsman Education Instructor for the NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation and a top rated master safety instructor in Albany County. He was a longtime member of the West Albany Rod & Gun Club where he helped run the annual youth fishing contest. He loved teaching his grandchildren about nature and animals and shared his knowledge with them like an encyclopedia.
Left to cherish Ron's loving memory are his son, Ronald (Tina) Beauparlant of Schenectady, daughters Robin (Christopher) Lupo of Guilderland, and Shaunna Sondak Nadeau of New Lebanon. He is the adored grandfather of David, Ronald II, Julian, Jamie, Braelyn, Aven, Colton and Reegan. Ron is also survived by his siblings, Edward (Sandy) Beauparlant, Richard (Sheila) Solek, Denise (Rick) Connell, Walter (Mary) Solek, Tim (Cathy) Solek and many nieces and nephews.
Donations can be made to the Return a Gift to Wildlife
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 5pm-7pm at New Comer: 343 New Karner Rd Colonie NY. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 10am at the funeral home.
Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements.
Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.