TROY - Ronald J. McElroy, 76, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home.
Ron was born in Albany on March 17, 1944, the son of the late Irene (Peck) and Frederick F. McElroy and husband of the late Frances McElroy.
Ron worked as a mail clerk for the NYS Teacher's Retirement for many years, before retiring. He was an avid fan of the NY Giants and NY Yankees and enjoyed reading, and watching wrestling and police and mystery shows.
Ron is survived by his daughter, Darlene M. (Peter) Mattice; his granddaughters, Jessica Mattice and Tabitha (Joshua) Wilcox-Jordan; his great granddaughters, Jamie and Starr Jordan; his sister, Patricia Blake, and his dear friends, Catherine A. Stone and Robert Harris. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his brothers, Daniel, Eugene and Frederick Jr.
A private graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery, Albany.
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