Ronald Paul Vaccaro, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri Northland, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Ashton Court in Liberty, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Heafey Hoffman Dworak & Cutler Mortuary, 7805 W. Center Rd., Omaha, Neb. 68124. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. A private family inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery following the services.
Ronald was born on May 25, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Eva (Slack) Vaccaro. He attended and graduated from Central High School in Omaha. He worked as a jockey agent, insurance agent, construction worker, brick layer, and a jack of all trades. He met Rita Swayze and the two were united in marriage at Mary R. Queen Church in Omaha. Together they raised four children: Ronald, Debra, Peter, and Paul. He loved to watch Nebraska Huskers football and going hunting, especially for geese. He enjoyed sweets of all kinds. After Rita’s passing, Ronald moved to Kansas City to live with his son Paul. After being in Kansas City, he became a fan of the Chiefs and Royals.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Rita; brother Joe Vaccaro; and sister Jovine Graham. He is survived by his children Ronald Reisen, Debra Phelps and husband Sheridan, Peter Vaccaro and wife Kimberly, and Paul Vaccaro and partner Jerome Marshall; and grandchildren Zachary Phelps, Samantha Phelps, Regan Vaccaro, and Jacob Vaccaro.
Saturday, March 2, 2024
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler
Saturday, March 2, 2024
11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler
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