Contributions to the tribute of Ronald John Slahetka

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Jim Hetzel posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

I recall meeting Ron about 10-12 years ago on a Saturday afternoon at MGTC as I walked the course with two of my (at the time) young boys. We had a wonderful chat and Ron was extremely patient with my boys. In the years that followed, Ron was always happy to chat. He was a true gentleman and a kind soul. I will miss him. Jim Hetzel

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Don Boss posted a condolence

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Ron and I met in the early 90's at Penfield Country Club outside of Rochester, NY. We had immediate simpatico, as he was one of the first people I met there. He helped me immensely with feeling welcome and introduced me to numerous people. I was able to see Sue and him in Michigan, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Stu Lasser posted a condolence

Friday, December 27, 2024

While Ron and I only became friends a few years ago, I instantly had a sense that this was a kind and good man. May his memory be a blessing.

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Greg Yannaccone uploaded photo(s)

Friday, December 27, 2024

One of the kindest, caring buddies I had the privilege of knowing. Will always treasure our time together. A true friend who looked at life as a glass more than half full.

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Ross Hosking posted a condolence

Friday, December 27, 2024

Ron contributed to the Mendham Golf &Tennis Club in so many ways shaping the Club into what it is today. His leadership on the Long Range Planning Committee substantially contributed to our continued growth and evolution, bridging the pre-pandemic era to the present day. Ron’s steady hand and strong leadership as President helped the Club get through six challenging years with several very difficult issues, not the least of which was the global pandemic. Ron was a kind soul who always had a ready smile and encouraging words for all of his friends. We will all miss him and our thoughts are with his family.

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Thursday, December 26, 2024

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Bob Mastracchio uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Ron will be dearly missed by his best golfing buddies, Walt, Glen and Bob. We always had a great time with Ron at the annual Somerset ARC charity outing at the Raritan Valley Country Club. We never won anything but we always had a lot of laughs and camaraderie. Ron was a very special person and even though we met late in life we quickly bonded as best friends. Ron and I would go out to breakfast once a month and have a stimulating conversation about grandchildren, current events, politics, and the MG&TC which Ron devoted a lot of his time and enrgy to.

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Larry uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

I was thinking back on a day last summer when Ron was driving his 356 to the Porsche Picnic, and he wanted Nancy to drive his 911, and I was in my old 911, and so the three of us took off, on a beautiful day, Nancy leading, him in the middle, and me behind him. We drove over beautiful windy country roads, and it felt like we were escourting him, and no other cars tried to break in between us, and when we got to the picnic, I could see he really enjoyed the drive.

Ronald John Slahetka

1941 - 2024

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