Ronald J. Brier Sr., 90, of Port Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home, on July 26, 2021.
Ronald, a life long Staten Island resident was born on April 27, 1931 to the late Edward and Julia (Moran) Brier.
Ronald is lovingly survived by his wife of 61 years, Gertrude (Wagner), his sons William, Michael of DWG, PA, Daniel (Anna) and his daughters Anne-Marie Crowley (Brian) of Westfield, NJ, Elizabeth A. Turkovic (Nick) of Lincroft, NJ and Christine-Anne Marrinan (Eric) of Lincroft, NJ; 12 grandchildren Kristen-Anne Cauterucci (Anthony), Kelly-Anne, Katherine, Evan, Robert, Stephen, Matthew, Emily, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, Aidan and Allison. Ronald was predeceased in death by his sons Ronald J. Brier Jr., Robert and John.
A native Staten Islander, Ronald graduated from Port Richmond HS and studied chemistry at Wagner College. Ronald was drafted into the US Army, served stateside from 1950-1952 and attained rank of corporal. For 20 years, Ronald worked as a chemist with quality control at Wallerstein Co., Mariners Harbor and as a technician with the former Richmond College in its Biology Department. He then embarked on a 22 year career at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Manhattan, retiring as the Director of Student Labs in 1997.
Ronald was a devoted member of St. Roch Church, past president of the Holy Name Society, life member of the Knights of Columbus Assumption Council, original member of the Staten Island Ski Club, member of Good Sam Club and supporter of the Westerleigh Little Guys. Ronald loved spending time with his children and grandchildren hosting them at PopPops’s Pool.
Ronald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, he will be forever missed by all who love him.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 4pm-8pm at Cherubini-McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at St. Roch R.C. Church at 10am. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Cherubini-McInerney Funeral Home 1289 Forest Ave. Staten Island, NY 10302
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Thursday, July 29, 2021
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Mass
St. Roch's R.C. Church
602 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Friday, July 30, 202110:00am
Burial with Military Honors
St. Peter's Cemetery
52 Tyler Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10310
Friday, July 30, 2021
Judith Young says
To the Brier family
Sending my deepest sympathy to everyone.
I met your dad several times . He always had a warm and friendly presence.
May you always think of the good and loving memories of him.
Rest in peace 🙏
Judy
Janet Young-Janowsky says
Our deepest sympathy to the Brier family . Mr. Brier was always a welcoming person who displayed the utmost kindness to me, my husband and my mom .We will forever endear his memory in our thoughts and in our hearts.
With all our love,
Millie, Janet and Steve
Diane Ragusa says
Touching Eulogy & tribute Christine to your extraordinary & loving Dad💙 Father Roby your words touched everyone’s heart in the St Roch’s Church placing Mr Brier right in the pew where he always sat living his faith😇🙏✨
Each one of his Family members will have an Angel on their shoulder now shining on them always 😇✨You will carry him in your heart now💙
Love & Profound Condolences to Christine & the entire Brier Family, Diane ✨🙏✨