Ronald Edgar Stackhouse Sr.

Ronald Edgar Stackhouse was born on May 6, 1932 at Harlem Hospital in New York City. He was a devoted son and only child to his parents Hazel Cortez and John E. Stackhouse. Ronald grew up in the Washington Heights section of New York City, attending public schools including I.S. 164 Edward W Stitt Junior High School and George Washington High School. As a young boy growing up, he had a big bright smile and made many lifelong friends. While in high school, the family moved to the Bronx. He was a proud Acolyte and Vice President of the young people’s group at his church. Upon graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School, Ronald enlisted in the United States Navy. He served honorably as a Seaman and a member of the Drill Team on the USS Newport News heavy cruiser. In honor of his dedicated service, Ronald was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal, along with a National Defense Service Medal. After his tour of duty, Ronald enrolled at Manhattan Medical Assistant’s School and became a certified Laboratory Technician. He later in life earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Herbert H. Lehman College. Ronald had a long and successful career as a Blood Bank Supervisor for multiple New York City hospitals including – Morisania Montifiore Hospital, Harlem Hospital, New York Infirmary Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center, finally retiring in 1999 from North Central Bronx Hospital. Throughout his career he was a proud member of the 1199SEIU Union. In addition to his strong work ethic and accomplishments, in his free time, Ronald, who was called “Stack” by his friends, was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching NFL football and NBA basketball. He enjoyed playing chess and taught his kids to play also. Every Spring he looked forward to watching the Triple Crown horse races, especially the Kentucky Derby. Ronald enjoyed going to jazz concerts in the park, and he loved listening to classical music - favoring Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. On Christmas mornings he would play Handel’s Messiah on the stereo at full volume, to wake everyone up. As a Senior Citizen he became a fan of cooking shows. Ronald was a fun-loving husband, father, and grandfather who had a wonderful sense of humor and was known for his “Ron’isms” such as “Box Cars Again!” He knew how to make us laugh, which was a gift to us all. As a longtime member of the Teaneck, New Jersey community, he was happy to mentor young boys as an Assistant Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts, as well as volunteer as an Assistant Coach for a Teaneck Biddy Basketball team. He had a deep faith and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Englewood, NJ for over 50 years. Ronald was a beloved husband to his predeceased wife Barbara Stackhouse and former wife Doris Stackhouse-Best. Many are left to mourn and cherish his life; his four loving children – Ricky, Darryl (Lori), Bobby (Sarah) and Dawn (Jonathon). His in-laws - Merle Fenderson, Bill Fenderson (Claudia). His grandchildren - Rhonda, Sharae, Rontazia, Cadaissia, Daval, Kendu, Habib, Aiyana, Rob, Danielle (Bryce), Destinee, Dylan and Devin. His nephews – Billy and Tommy (Michelle). Ronald is cherished by over a dozen great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family. His dear friends and many acquaintances were also a very important part of his life. Ronald will be greatly missed and his loving memory will live on forever. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 9:30-11:00AM at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666. A funeral service will be held at 11AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery. For more information or to visit Ron's tribute page, please visit www.volkleber.com

Ronald Edgar Stackhouse Sr.

May 6, 1932 - December 12, 2023