Ronald William Cerutti, Sr.
Born: September 17, 1941; Centralia, IL
Died: March 21, 2015; Santa Barbara, CA
Ronald William Cerutti, Sr., age 73, died Saturday March 21, 2015 in Santa Barbara, CA. He was born September 17, 1941 in Centralia, IL, the son of Michael and Adele (Schaeffer) Cerutti.
Ronald was a loving father and family man. Ronald was a graduate of Sycamore High School Class of 1959. He enjoyed spending time with friends at Hudson's Dx Gas Station and Sycamore Community Center. He was a member of the Road Angels Car Club and loved cars and drag racing. Ronald won first place at the Midwest National Championships with his 1956 Olds, and he also frequented Bob-Jo Speedway (now Sycamore Speedway). He enjoyed and was passionate about the game of basketball. He became a union carpenter in the early 1960's in Sycamore, under the guidance of George Maness. Ronald was well known for his perfection in custom home building and remodeling in the DeKalb County area. He enjoyed helping youth and those in need. He coached Little League baseball and participated actively in the Sycamore Jaycees, including Pumpkin Festival and the Haunted House. His strong work ethic, integrity, faith, humility, and compassion will be remembered by his family and friends.
He is survived by the mother of his children Jane Cerutti (Jim) Quinn of Sycamore, his sisters Marlene (Jim) Dill of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Maria (Dean Donovan) of Bolingbrook, IL , brothers Michael (Mary) Cerutti of Schaumburg, IL, Mark (Colleen) Cerutti of Sycamore, sons Ron (Leticia) Cerutti of Sycamore, John (Laura) Cerutti of Naperville, IL, daughters Stephanie (Todd) Ray of Crystal Lake, IL , Dr. Jennifer (Zoheir Saadi) Cerutti of Elgin, IL, grandsons Justin Cerutti, Tyler Ray, Nicholas Cerutti, Dylan Ray, and Evan Ray, granddaughters Amanda Cerutti and Rachel Cerutti.
He was preceded in death by his parents Michael Cerutti and Adele (Schaeffer) Cerutti, Joy Cerutti, his sister Ruth Ann Dedeo (Mike Templin).
The Memorial Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 with Father Matthew McMorrow officiating at the Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115. Local arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.