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Strike Life Tributes

Isanti and Cambridge, Minnesota

In Memory of Ronald Buttacavoli

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Ronald Buttacavoli, age 70, of Cambridge and formerly of East Bethel died November 29, 2018 at The GracePointe Crossing Gables.  Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 4th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge.  A visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until the service starts at 7:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be in Christ the King Catholic Cemetery on Thursday with Military Honors provided by the Cambridge American Legion.   

Ronald Richard Buttacavoli was born September 22, 1948 in Rome, New York to Rosolino ‘Ross’ and Lola (Marmol) Buttacavoli. He and family then moved and settled in Anaheim, California, later graduating from Savanna High School in 1966. Ron then served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam. After the service he and Merilee then moved to Minnesota and raised four children. He worked as an appliance repair technician and was often a valuable resource for advice for many others in the same field. Ron was always there for helping and being a friend to many in his community. He was caring, giving, intelligent, non-judgmental and easy to talk with. He enjoyed socializing, playing cards, and most of all being with his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids.

Ron is survived by four children, Amber Buttacavoli (Jaimon), Anthony ‘Tony’ (Laurie) Buttacavoli, Aaron Buttacavoli (Jess), and Adam Buttacavoli (Marilisa); one sister, Marybeth Wright; one brother, Robert Buttacavoli; 14 grandchildren, Jacquelin, Madelin, Arianna, Jason, Nathaniel, Savanna, Emilia, Olivia, Austin, Allison, Jace, Zachary, Austin, and Tanner; 4 great-grandchildren, Malakiah, Isabella, Elena, Malik; and by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one sister, Debra Buttacavoli, and one brother, Ross Buttacavoli.

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  3. Ron had a great personality that I won’t forget. He had a good sense of humor and was always quick with a one liner or smart comment to poke fun at you in a playful way. He was a blast to hang out and laugh with. Most of all I noticed over the years that he was a good Dad, I saw him do many great things for all of his kids and family. I think anybody could be proud to half the father he was. I’m very sorry for all of his family right now because I’m sure he is very missed.

  4. My grandpa was one of the beat men to ever step into my life. He was like a father I was his favorite and he was mine. Don’t believe it if you would have asked him he would have told you in a heartbeat. Not only was he loving, caring, kind, strong,smart he was one of the funniest dirty minded old men you could have ever met. But that was one of the best things about him besides the fact he was there for any and everyone he could be there for his door was always open literally never locked the door and he would have taken his shirt off of his back for anyone. Heaven really gained one of the best angels they could have ever gained. Always in my mind forever in my heart until we meet again grandpa.

  5. Ron was one of my favorite people when I was growing up. He knew my parents well and would stop by their house always armed with a a corny joke to tell. Ron was such a great guy and I know his family will miss him tremendously. Rest in peace Ronald Richard Francis Buttacavoli aka Alphabet. Thanks for all the laughs!!!