Obituary of Ronald J. Zmetra

Ronald J Zmetra, age 70, of Dudley died Thursday, August 31, 2017 peacefully at home. Ronald was born February 14, 1947 in Worcester, MA. He was the son of the late Joseph and Stasia (Grzyb) Zmetra. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Patricia (Nalewajk) Zmetra, his son Joseph Zmetra and his wife Tami, and two daughters; Lauren and her husband Donald Fitzgerald, Francesca and her husband Gregory Ramirez. He also has six grandchildren, Sydney, Logan, Landon, Brody, Bruno, and Louisa. Ron served proudly in the Vietnam War and was a decorated veteran. He was a graduate of Nichols College in Dudley. Ron served on the Advisory Board for the Town of Dudley and was the past-President of the Webster Lions Club. He was an avid golfer. He loved music, and was the organist for The Jaywalkers. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Ron was the owner of Zmetra Memorials Inc., helping families for decades. He was also the owner/founder of Tents for Rent. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 5th at St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley, MA. Burial will be at a later date. Calling hours will be Monday, September 4th from 5 to 8 PM at Bartel Funeral Home and chapel, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, Veterans Home, 4 Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570-0222 The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will have Military Honors after Ron's Mass