Obituary of Ronald F. Donoflio Sr.

Ronald F. Donoflio, Sr. (87) Ronald F. Donoflio, Sr. passed peacefully at home on February 10, 2018 after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Francis (Carpazzi), his wife and the mother of his children, Patricia (Kinney), his second wife, Eleanor Veltman, and his son, Rickey. Born and raised in Vineland, Ron built his home and raised his family on Pennsylvania Avenue. He served in the US Army and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and NASCAR fan. Ron was also an exempt volunteer fireman for Vineland Fire Company #2. His friends and acquaintances will fondly remember him as "the Milkman", as for many years he ran State Seal Dairy here in Vineland. He enjoyed spending his summers and weekends with his family and friends in Sweetwater, NJ where he built a vacation home on the Mullica River. After closing his business, Ron worked for the City of Vineland Road Department before retiring. He was a member of the North Italy Club and a parishioner of Christ the Good Shepherd RC Church. Ron enjoyed his family of four children, Ron Jr. (June), Rickey (Ann), Laurel Bergamo (Bryan), and Juli. Ron had nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, 8:45 am to 10:45 am. A Christian Mass will begin at 11:00 am and the burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery will follow. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Our Lady of Mercy Academy or the Wounded Warrior Project.