11/07/2025
Ron Romeo Rock passed from this life on October 20, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and spent his early years in Tucson, Arizona.
Ron was a proud Marine, joining the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17. He served his country with courage and honor and was wounded in Vietnam. Due to his combat injuries, he was transferred to the Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth NH, where he served as a security officer at the brig.
Though Ron carried the rough exterior of a Marine, those who knew him well saw the big heart beneath it. He was always ready to help anyone in need, loyal to his word, and deeply conscientious in all that he did. His sharp mind and remarkable memory were legendary and remained with him until the end.
In his younger years, Ron enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing football as a tight end on his high school team in Tucson. Throughout his life, he shared countless adventures with his brother, Richard, working together in various parts of the country. In July they celebrated Ron's birthday with ci**rs and cognac at the Cigar Bar. One of their favorite chapters was in Vail, Colorado, working for the Vail Association. Richard worked as a chef, and Ron worked as an electrician and maintenance supervisor—earning the enviable perk of free skiing whenever the mountains called. At another time in his adventurous life, Ron spent a couple of years in California, traveling and living simply with a team of horses and a wagon.
Ron was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed hunting elk and moose. He even spent a couple of years as a hunting guide in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, combining his love for the outdoors with his deep appreciation for nature and adventure.
He is survived by his brother, Richard Rock, and his sister, Diane Willis. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved grandmother, Rose “Meme” Fonseca.
Though not a formal church member, Ron accepted Christ several years ago and lived his life on his own terms—with grit, integrity, and an unshakable spirit.
Ron Romeo Rock July 16, 1950 - October 20, 2025 Ron Romeo Rock passed from this life on October 20, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and spent his early years in Tucson, Arizona. Ron was a proud Marine, joining the United States