Ronnie Lantz of Milford, Pa., passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, N.Y. He was 72.
Son of the late Robert and Marylou (Dodd) Lantz, he was born Oct. 31, 1948, in Oakland, California. Growing up in and around San Francisco, he attended San Jose High School. After his junior year, he left school to serve with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Ronnie went on to serve two tours. Proud of his service, he left the Army a decorated veteran earning the following: The National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Post-Vietnam, Ronnie enrolled in San Francisco State University and earned himself a bachelor’s degree in communications. That BA was the start of a long and well-respected career in the TV industry, spanning both coasts.
Ronnie fell in love with Irene Scotti and they married in New Rochelle, N.Y., on April 28, 1985. They later welcomed their pride and joy, son Kendall, and settled in Pennsylvania, while Ronnie continued to build his career inN ew York City. He was a proud member of IATSE Local 52 and Local 600 Television Union, working on countless broadcasts as an audio engineer.
He was an avid reader of history, philosophy, politics, and nature. He loved music, fishing, gardening, hockey, and race car driving. Ronnie was passionate about staying in touch and connecting with family and friends. He often offered them counsel. Everyone he knew, enjoyed not only hearing from him, but valued his views and interpretations of world happenings, both politically and culturally.
Ronnie leaves behind his loving wife, Irene, and adoring son, Kendall. He is also survived by his siblings, Carol Ann Skaggs, Sandra Bettencourt, Ralph Lantz, and Karen Sanborn; nieces, and nephews; and countless dear friends and former colleagues.
Visitation was held on Feb. 5 at Stroyan Funeral Home in Milford.
Memorial donations may be made to the Penn Fund at the University of Pennsylvania (giving.aws.cloud.upenn.edu).