January 16, 2022
Newark – Ronald W. Flye passed away suddenly on January 16, aged 60. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Ron is survived by wife, Christie, of 33 years, sons, Andrew and Nicholas, daughter, Ashley (fiancé Daniel Drew), mother, Jeanne Flye (predeceased by father Jerry Flye), sister, Sheri Conlon (Kevin), nephew, Patrick, and niece, Katie.
Santa came early for Jeanne and Jerry Flye as Ron was born on December 25th, 1961 in Rochester, NY. He grew up in Walworth, NY with his parents and his younger sister, Sheri, serving as a caring, albeit mischievous older brother to Sheri.
Ron was a proud Eagle Scout with troop 113 in Walworth. He graduated from Wayne Central High School in 1980 and then from the University at Buffalo in 1984 with a degree in mechanical engineering and then began work at Proven Designs. It was through this job that he met his future wife, Christie Schneider. They were married January 25th, 1989 in West Walworth Methodist Church. Together, they moved to Newark, NY and had 3 loving children, Andrew, Ashley and Nicholas, to whom he gave all of his love and energy.
Ron was a hard and loyal worker, starting as a mechanical engineer with Proven Designs, and sticking with his people as the company changed hands, names and locations. He moved up to an Engineering Manager at Modern Manufacturing and eventually became the plant manager with Sticker Mule.
Ron was a lover of the outdoors and made sure to take his family camping every year to Allegheny State Park or the Adirondacks. He loved to go hiking, kayaking or canoeing on the many lakes in the Adirondacks. He was also a lover of tennis, a love that he passed on to all three of his children.
He was well-known for his weekend breakfasts, his willingness to always help out others and most importantly, his groan-inducing corny puns. Whether it was yolks or jokes, pancakes or bad japes, crispy bacon or pun makin’, he was always ready to make his family smile.
A private viewing was held for family only.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron’s name to the Wayne County Humane Society, at waynehumane.org/donate.
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23 responses to “Flye, Ronald W.”
OMG CHRISTIE, MY HEART IS SO HEAVY. I AM SO, SO SORRY. I WISH I WERE NEAR TO HOLD YOU IN A WARM HUG.. SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS. WILL TALK SOON. YOU KNOW YOU ARE LOVED.
Christie and family, James just shared the news with me. I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you all many healing thoughts.
I am am so sorry for your loss Christie. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids ?
Ron was a great friend and coworker of mine for almost 40 years I will miss his corny jokes and his brilliant engineering skills. Ron will be greatly missed by all of us.
I can’t even say how sad I am. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and hope you all know that I am here, day or night, if there is anything you need. May the many wonderful family memories you share help get you through this awful time.
I’m very sorry for your loss. I worked under Ron at PDI and I still think he was one of my favorite supervisors of all time. Ron always had some witty, but always corny comebacks. He was a fair man and had integrity. We played video games online after hours and talked about the Boy Scout organization quite a bit. Way too young. So very sad…
So sorry for your loss…I will always remember working with Ron at PDI playing basketball at break time..getting beat by a 4 girl team at a WCMF event !!!! Rejoining hIm at Modern MFG …my thoughts and prayers for all of you…
I am so sorry Christie for ur loss keep ur head up I’m right around the corner!!!!
So sorry for your you loss! I had worked with Ron at PDi for about 9 years for which I have many fond memories. I really can’t say enough of what a great experience it was to work with Ron….from his jokes, easy going demeanor and engineering insights…..definitely a great supervisor and co-worker. Ron will be missed.
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and family and are saddened by this and sending prayers.
So very sorry for your loss ?. I had worked with Ron at PDI for about 16 years, all of which were with pleasure and joy! Ron was a great mentor, co-worker, friend and most of all considered as a brother given his huge heart and kind soul. The news of his passing is tragic and he will be dearly missed – RIP Flye Guy ??
So sorry for your loss Christy and family. Thinking of you.
Christie I am so sorry to hear the tragic news. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. What a great family the two of you raised as I enjoyed working with your kids while coaching tennis at Midlakes High School. My sincere sympathy to your family.
My heart goes out to you all! Will hold you in my thoughts and prayers .
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in each other and memories.
God Bless
Christie so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
I remember him and his sister visiting their grandparents on Clinton St. Sharon Francisco and used to play with them. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family .
I’m so sorry Aunt Christie, I’ll keep you, Andrew, Ashley, amd Nick in my thoughts, I’m so sorry, Love and miss you guys.
My deepest sympathy, Jeanne. I can’t image the immense loss this is for you and your family! May God Bless you with courage to deal with this in the days & weeks to come! My thoughts are with you, my friend! ? Linda
It is so sad that we lost Ron. I worked with Ron in previous engineering capacities. He was a real gentleman a great worker and engineer. We lost him too soon
Christine I’m so sorry for your loss I’m sebring love and prayers to you Ashley Nicholas and Andrew, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Ron was a good friend through high school and college. Great roommate and classmate.
He will be missed indeed.