Ronald J. Storrin, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2020. Ron was born in Gouverneur, NY the son of John and Margaretta (Mills) Storrin. He grew up in the Gouverneur area where he attended and graduated from the local high school. He also attended Broome Community College where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree.
A resident of the Norwich area for many years, Ron had been an employee of Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals and its successor’s for over 40 years and retired from Procter&Gamble Pharmaceutical’s several years ago. He also had his own business, Storrin Restorations which he operated for many years.
Ron was a devoted husband, father and “PaPa”. He shared many special times with his “Mia” on her many summer visits and enjoyed their many outings together at church, music in the park and rides. A man of great faith he was devoted to his St. Bart’s community. His love of sports was well known from Pop Warner Football to Colgate Hockey. He was also known for his work at the food booth at many of the Norwich High School sporting events. He was also a longtime member of the Norwich Fire Dept. and Norwich Emergency Squad.
Ron had a large physical presence with a heart that was even larger. Quiet in demeanor and kind in spirit he could put all who knew him at ease the moment you met him. He was a gentleman and a gentle man.
On October 26, 1985 in Norwich he married Jody Gale who survives. Besides his wife Jody, Ron is survived by his children Charlotte (Mike Howard) Jablonski of Hamilton, David Storrin and significant other Twyla of GA, Tamora (Tom) DiNoto of Surf City NC and Heather (Dave) Ray of Raleigh, NC, his grandchildren Tyler and Allison Jablonski, Kathleen Storrin, Monica, Morgan, Joseph, his “sidekick” Mia DiNoto , Emily Ray and great grandchild Clair Jablonski. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Ron was predeceased by his brother Tom.
A private burial for Ron will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. There will be a memorial service for Ron to be held at a later date to be announced form the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home.