Ronald J. Bordui

May 15, 1938 - April 6, 2024

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606 E. 113th Ave.

Crown Point, IN 46307

Saturday 4/20, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre

606 E. 113th Ave.

Crown Point, IN 46307

Saturday 4/20, 1:00 pm

Ronald J. Bordui, age 85, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Sharon Bordui (nee Howe); children: Scott (Janet) Bordui, Jason M. (Penny) Bordui; grandchildren: Savanna (Bret) Gray, Hayley Bordui, Conrad H. Bordui, Brinna M. Bordui; and brother, David (Joyce) Bordui.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents: Julius and Genevieve Bordui (nee Fregetto); and brother, Allen P. Bordui.

Ronald was born on May, 15, 1938 in Detroit, MI to Julius and Genevieve Bordui. He later moved to Chicago, IL after honeymooning there with his wife, Sharon. They fell in love with Chicago and have resided there since 1992. Ronald and Sharon were married on February 4, 1961.

Ronald started his career working as a programmer and accountant for General Motors from 1961-1967. He worked at GM full time while earning his MBA in Economics & Finance at University of Detroit in 1965. Before retiring, Ronald worked as the Chief Financial Officer for American Osteopathic Association from 1985-1994, and as Chief Executive Officer for American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons from 1994-1996.

Ronald loved playing bridge with Sharon, and they both were excellent players earning Masters Points. He enjoyed playing board games and various card games with his friends and family. Ronald was multi-faceted and was an amazing musician, artist, and author. He played the clarinet and was a band member in high school. Ronald loved gardening and creating beautiful flower arrangements on his balcony. Ronald wrote a book to capture his life and memories inspired by Bob Greene’s “To Our Children’s Children”. His favorite times were experiencing great dining with family and friends. Ronald loved spending time with his family especially his 4 precious grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 11:30 AM until the time of Memorial Service at 1:00 PM with Fr. Pat Kalich officiating.

Visit Ronald’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

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Ronald J. Bordui, age 85, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Ronald is survived by his wife, Sharon Bordui (nee Howe); children: Scott (Janet) Bordui, Jason M. (Penny) Bordui; grandchildren: Savanna (Bret) Gray, Hayley Bordui, Conrad H. Bordui, Brinna M. Bordui; and brother, DavidContinue Reading

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Sharon, Scott, Janet, Savanna and Haley, we are so sorry for your loss. We are also sorry that we will not be present for the memorial service. We heard so much about Ronald through Bret’s visits. We offer our sincerest sympathies to your family and friends.

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I did not know Ronald that well but I was around him a few times and he seemed like a kind and gentle spirit. He raised a great son in Jason that I always admired for his kindness to me and my family.

Scott and family, I pray for you all. Sounds like your dad was a gem. Glad you got to enjoy him as much as you did. Deb Winter

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My heartfelt condolences to the Bordui family and friends at the loss of their loving and beloved patriarch! I shall never forget our friendship which started at U of D in 1958, nor the time I introduced Ron to my best high school friend, Sharon, the same year and rejoiced with them when they became husband and wife shortly after that! Our deep friendship has lasted throughout the decades and many memories and importanrt events bind us! It is with tears in my eyes that I grieve with you and send you all my love and positive energy, wishing that I could be with you, present physically, at the memorial service in Ronald's honor and memory! My heart, prayers, and thoughts will be with all of you, especially Sharon whom I have never stopped loving with all my heart! In parting, I send all of you my warmest best and all my friendship with all the love I can muster at this very sad time!

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I am so grateful that I was able to spend some long, overdue time with my Aunt Sharon and Uncle Ron back in the Fall of 2022. Uncle Ron, you will be so missed. Enjoy your peace, comfort your family, and save us a seat. We love you, always. The Dalessandro Family

WE LOVE YOU, PAPA!! Love, Jay, Penny, Conrad and Brinna

My deepest condolences to The Bordui family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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