business machinery company executive
Ethnicity:
Father immigrated through Ellis Island, New York; Born Lucca, Italy
Casella, Ronald Francis was born on January 6, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Renato and Georga Rose (Allen) Casella.
Master of Science in Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1971.
Vice president International Business Machines, Corporation.
Served with United States Army, 1956-1957.
Ronald F. Casella was of great standing within his family, as well as all communities. He was a man of pride and tremendous strength with skilled patience.
Not only was Ronnie a successful businessman and impressive executive, but he was a man of many talents as they pertain to the trades. He could run electrical, correct plumbing, build and create using multiple substrates and had the ability to work as a mechanic on machinery, particularly cars.
Ron loved to sit and draw various modes of transportation by sketch in his spare time, and you could generally find him at his desk in the den or outside sitting on a plastic chair catching rays of sunshine.
While he was financially successful, he was modest - you could always catch him in a pair of blue jeans and navy blue cotton t-shirt.
Ronald F. Casella, as he was professionally known, was also referred to as 'Ron' or 'Ronnie' by his peers, but his most underrated name will always be 'Papa' as he was cherished by his granddaughters; Kristina M. Kennard (Sophia M. Kennard), Samantha R. Kennard (Christopher J. Kennard - Mateo, Dominick J. Kennard-Mateo and Elaina C. Kennard-Mateo) and Kaitlyn A. Casella.
His legacy lives on through is three granddaughter's continued admiration, and the great-grandkid's pursuits; Christopher James, as handsome young man who carries many of his great-grandfather's features, as well as his desire to become an engineer. Sophia Marie, a beautiful young lady, whose talents -- while predominant as they pertain to related arts -- and tenacity, adhere to the Casella stronghold for success in all things.
We are all certain, with your continued achievements, you two are sure to make great strides in life.
Dominick, while his life was short, he was well loved and is forever cherished by his family. We are positive that he spends his days, no longer with permanent disabilities, but in constant joy with his great-papa-sella, great-nana-sella and ancestors long gone in Heaven.
Elaina's rambunctiousness and determination, with incredible intelligence, can only ensure that great-papa-sella will have yet another great-grandchild whose as wonderful as he was.
He would be so proud of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The true mark of an individual's impact in life is how they're infinitely remembered and loved long after their passing. This human being was and always will be a remarkable man worth remembering.
Married Marilyn L. Casella, September 5, 1958. Children: Craig, Cynthia.
