Ronald Lee Eskridge, Sr.

Ronald Lee Eskridge, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Ronald was born in Wilmington, DE on March 31, 1936. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School, Class of 1953. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Union, Local 19. He worked for I.D. Griffith, Inc., as a draftsman. He loved all the major Philadelphia sports teams and was also an avid fan of Notre Dame Football. Ronald also loved his trips to Siesta Key Beach in Florida.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory; his parents, Reese Eskridge and Gladys Gold; his brothers, Connie, Bobby and Bill.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Zlock); his daughter, Debbie Apostolico (Bob); his son, Ronald, Jr.; his grandchildren, Kim Dycio (Jason), Jennifer Franks (Dave) and David Apostolico; his great-grandchildren, Dylan, Braedon, Aubrey, Kaelynn and Ryan; and his sister-in-law, Justine Gilbert.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 9:30 -10:30am at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Seasons Hospice and the staff of Christiana ICU Unit 3E for their excellent care of Ronald during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 100 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

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