Ronald R. Piava of Middleboro died peacefully on May 31, 2025 following a period of declining health. Ron was 87.

He was born on December 31, 1937 in Middleboro, son of the late Manuel J. and Beatrice E. (Dionne) Piava. He attended local schools and remained a lifelong resident. While in high school, Ron won the Al Gauthier Award for outstanding athlete of the year in baseball. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps (1956-1959) and attained the rank of Lance Corporal. Ron received an Honorable Discharge.

Ron demonstrated a positive work ethic and had a variety of careers throughout the years.They included working as a Correctional Officer at the Bridgewater State Hospital, serving as a paramedic with Demers Ambulance, working with the Jenny Oil Company, serving as a bartender at the Silver Lounge in Falmouth and working at Analytical Balance.

Ron enjoyed sports, especially baseball and hockey. He loved his Red Sox, sometimes….. He appreciated music and played the drums in his younger years. In addition, he enjoyed quahogging, gardening and cooking. Ron loved his family and that love was returned. He treasured spending time with them.

Devoted father of Susan (Piava) Dutra, Sharon (Piava) Souza & Lisa (Piava) Sabino. Beloved grandfather of Matthew Dutra and his husband Nicholas, Derek Dutra, Bradford Souza and Taryn Munroe. Loving great-grandfather of Suz Souza, Rebecca Souza, Lily McInturff, Sophia McInturff and Logan McInturff. Cousin of Scott Dionne, Sandy Covell and Denise Hancock. Cousin of the late Jerry Marshall and Carol Medeiros.

In accordance with his wishes, interment will be private.

Arrangements are by the O'Neill Funeral Home, 59 Peirce Street, Middleboro.
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