Ronald J. Rhoades

Ronald Rhoades, 58 of Lancaster, MA passed away on July 20th, 2024. Ron grew up in Reading Massachusetts and graduated in 1984 from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield, Mass. Ron studied auto mechanics and became an auto technician, after that he went on to work for UPS as a truck driver and has been there over 25 years.

Ron loved spending time with his children. Ron was so proud of them and always said they were the best accomplishments in his life. Ron’s family was very important to him as well as his friends. Ron was extremely selfless; he was the kind of person who would take the shirt off his own back if you needed it. Ron was known for his witty humor, and he never failed to make his loved ones laugh. No matter what life threw his way, he persevered, and always looked at the positive. Ron loved working on cars and DIY projects as well as dabble in the stock market.

Ron is survived by his children Ryan, Eric & Taylor Rhoades as well as his siblings, Frankie Rhoades, Lauri Pattelena, Chris Timoney, Andrea Comeau, Ariel Starr, Tregei Starr. His Aunt Evelyn Lehr and Uncle Dennis Lehr. Cousins Denise Lehr, Lisa Marino and Meghan Lehr & David Lehr. Ron had many nieces and nephews he loved dearly. Ron was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Pattelena and her husband John Pattelena. His father Dusty Rhoades and Ronald Starr. His sister Michele Rhoades & Danielle Starr. His Aunt Linda Ravizza & Marie Pavelich.

Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share memories with his family on Friday July 26th, 2024 in the Doherty Barile Family Funeral Home 11 Linden St. READING from 4 pm to 8 pm. Parking attendants and elevator available. 

A Funeral Service Celebrating Ron's Eternal Life will be held on Saturday July 27th, 2024 in the funeral home at 11 am. 

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Caring Unlimited (www.caring-unlimited.org) in memory of his niece & goddaughter Rhonda Pattelena who tragically lost her life to domestic violence.