Ronald Enrico Pedroncelli

Ronald Enrico Pedroncelli passed away surrounded by family and friends at his home in Visalia, Ca on April 28th, 2024, at the age of 78. Ronnie was born in Tulare, Ca on February 27,1946 to parents Lillian Pedroncelli and Enrico Pedroncelli. He attended Waukena Union Elementary School. He was active in the Waukena 4H club as a member and a club leader. He was awarded Tulare County 4H All Star and was awarded a National scholarship for Outstanding Tractor Program. He graduated from Tulare Union, where he played baseball and was involved in the FFA. Ron was also a 67-year member of the Sons of Italy Roma Lodge 1573. Later he earned his Associate Degree from the College of the Sequoias. Shortly after he started sweeping the floors at Linder Equipment Company, where he would retire as a top equipment salesman in 2013 after a 47-year career. Karen Curti and Ronnie were married in October of 1974 in Tulare, Ca, honeymooned in Hawaii and they continued to travel their whole marriage. Ronnie's family includes his wife of 49 years Karen, daughter Nicole Taylor (Brian Taylor), son Shaun Pedroncelli (Sylvia Pedroncelli), and 3 grandchildren, Sebastian, Camden and Savina; sister Patti Logan (Tom Logan), brother Larry Pedroncelli, sister Luann Pedroncelli, step brother Greg Cotta, and brother in law Ken Curti (Shurene Curti). Ron loved to golf, hunt, and travel around the world with his wife. His favorite places to visit were Hawaii, the Mediterranean and Costa Rica. He was preceded in death by his father, Enrico Pedroncelli, mother, Lillian Pedroncelli-Cotta, stepfather, Lawrence Cotta, brother, Brian Pedroncelli, and grandson Saint Pedroncelli. Viewing will be held 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday, May 6th, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Rosary will follow from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 608 N. Church Street, Visalia. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. A Celebration of Life will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to have donations made either to the Valley Oaks SPCA 9800 Camp Drive or Creative Center 606 North Bridge Street Attention Joel Glick or a charity of your choice in Ron Pedroncelli's name. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Ronald Enrico Pedroncelli

February 27, 1946 - April 28, 2024