Ronald J. Vece, Jr., 24, of Bethany, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Yale-New Haven Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that evening. Ronald was born in New Haven on September 28, 1988 and was the beloved son of Ronald J. Vece, Sr. and Claudia Wolf Vece of Bethany. Ronald was a 2006 Amity High School graduate and a star football player; he attended Milford Academy Prep School of South Berlin, NY and Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts where he played football and his team was Division Champions for three years and later attended SCSU. Ronald enjoyed playing his guitar, boating, hunting and fishing; he was truly and outdoor action figure. Brother of Coco Vece of Bethany. Grandson of Mary Vece of North Haven and the late Frank Vece, Arthur and Elaine Wolf. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue on Thursday morning at 10:00 to attend a mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in Beaverdale Memorial Park. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Ron and his family. My sons Doug and Sean were both friends and teammates of his. My memories go back to Amity Youth and high school football and the many hours spent on the bleachers watching the boys play as only boys do. He was a great friend to both my sons. He was taken from us way too soon and he will be forever missed. My heart goes out to his loving parents, his sister and his extended family. You are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about Ronnie. My Son Jay(Cole’s friend) spent lots of time at Crotta’s farm with Ronnie and JR. Ronnie was taken way too soon and our love and prayers go out to all his family. No parent should have to go through this. God Bless.
Ronnies Dad and I were like Brothers as we grew up as young men.
We shared many experiences together and were always there for each other.
Now I struggle to write this as my heart staggers to even fathom the grief he must feel. I know this for sure, We love and are so proud of our children and so the bond
continues. Ron and Claudia and Family, please accept the deepest sympathy from
my Family. I’m unable to give you any advice of how to endure this tragedy.
I will draw my loved ones closer everyday that I can. May God Bless you.
I real ture sorry for your lost .
Ron was a nice guy to know and when I start Amity in 9th grade he made welcome to the school and said Hi there I am Ron and what is your name and I respond and said my name is Michelle .
Thank Ronnie for being a good friend and classmate