Ronald Andrew Kannus, Jr.

Ronald A. Kannus, Jr., surrounded by his loving family, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Hospicare following a courageous battle with cancer. Ronnie was born in Ithaca on January 26, 1964 to Ronald and Verla Kannus.
Ronnie grew up in West Dryden and graduated from Dryden High School in 1983. He attended Tompkins Cortland Community College. Ronnie lived and worked in the area, where, over the years he enjoyed recreational softball, golf, and working out.
Ronnie was a devoted son and loving brother with a supportive and kind spirit. His laugh and his smile, along with his bright sense of humor endeared him to his family and friends. Many witty Ronnie-isms will long be remembered and shared by his nephews and siblings.
Surviving are Ronnie’s mother, Verla Kannus; siblings, Pat Park (Amy Butler), Kurt Kannus (Michelle), Connie Kannus Granato, Karen Sciarabba (Jay); nephews, Joe Sutfin and Dane Sciarabba; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ronnie’s father, Ronald A. Kannus, Sr., preceded him in death.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ronnie’s life from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the LakeWatch Inn, 1636 East Shore Drive, Ithaca. A time for sharing will begin at 6:00 PM.
The family kindly asks that memorials be directed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of CNY, 5005 Campuswood Dr, East Syracuse, NY 13057. www.wish.org/Donate

After Glow ( Author unknown)

I’d like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an after glow
of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
of happy memories
that I leave when life is done.