Ronald J. Ravizza

July 26, 1937 - April 29, 2017

Ronald J. Ravizza, 79, of Berlin, husband of Christine (Michalski) Ravizza, passed away Saturday (April 29, 2017) at his home. Born in New Britain, son of the late James and Lillian (Massirio) Rivizza, he was a lifelong Berlin resident. Ron was a graduate of Hall High School, Class of 1955 and served with the 103rd Fighter Group of the CT National Guard. He founded Ravizza Brothers Blasting of Berlin and Cromwell with his dad and served as president of the company. Ron was a member of St. Paul Church, Kensington; the CT Boxing Guild; a member and past president of the New England Chapter of the Society of Explosive Engineers. An avid UConn Basketball and New England Patriots fan, he loved Horseracing the best. Besides his wife Christine, he leaves a daughter, Kendra Ravizza of Middletown; a brother, Alvin Ravizza and his wife Nancy of Berlin; a granddaughter, Amber Ravizza of Cromwell; a great grandson, Kevin Ravizza; a former daughter-in-law, Sharianne Kroeber of Middletown; and three nieces, Tracey, Sharlene and Shelly. Besides his parents, Ron was predeceased by a son, Kevin Ravizza. Ron’s family expresses extreme thanks to his faithful, longtime caregiver, Josh Clifford and to all of his other caregivers for the past 6 years. Calling hours are Wednesday morning 9:30 to 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM at St. Paul Church, Alling Street, Kensington. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Association, PO Box 718, Old Mystic, CT 06372. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com