Obituary of Ronald J. Zerniak

Ronald J. Zerniak

Clarkson: Ron passed peacefully with his children beside him on December 31, 2021. He was 86. Predeceased by his wife, Betty; parents, John and Victoria; sister, Irene; and brother, David.

Survived by his sister, Bonnie (Don) Grentzinger; daughters Carol (Jack) Finnigan, Cindy (Dominick) Pullano and son, Tim. Grandson, Matt (Dominique) Beairsto and Great granddaughters, Aubrey, Annalise, and Averley.

Ron was born and raised in Rochester, NY and was proud of his Polish Heritage. Ron was a Navy Veteran serving on the USS Wasp in the Korean War. After serving his country, he married his love, Betty Jurs, of Spencerport, NY. They settled in Clarkson and completed their family with three children.

Ron’s pleasures in life were his family, friends, and running his business, Zerniak Auto Parts on the Ridge. For 60 years the business was his passion, his hobby and his career.

There will be no calling hours. Private interment services for Ron and his wife Betty will be held in Garland Cemetery.