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Obituary
Ronald Ward Face, 64
Posted by Aubrey Kelly | Mar 7, 2023 | Wakefield
Daily Item, Wakefield Obituaries
A kind and hard working man who was always there for
family
PALM HARBOR, Florida — Ronald Ward Face, 64 years old,
from Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly from Melrose,
Passed peacefully in his home retired in Palm Harbor
Florida with his mother and sister on February 2,
2023. His family will miss him deeply and his amazing
love for his family will forever be within our hearts.
He was Born in Everett on November 27,1958. Beloved
son of Ward Face III (deceased 2015) and Maureen
(Walsh) Face residing in Palm Harbor, Fla.
Seven siblings honored to be part of his family:
Steven Face of Ruskin, Florida and wife Kathie; Dennis
Face of Wakefield and wife Jane; Daniel Face of North
Reading; Anne Micciche of New Port Richey, Florida and
husband John; John Face of Reading, wife Bonny
(deceased); Donna Face of Palm Harbor, Florida; and
Andrew Face of Sutton, New Hampshire and wife
Katharine.
Eighteen cherished nieces and nephews well known as
the favorite “Uncle Howie”: Jennifer, Julie, Gail,
Nancy; Taryn and Devon; Daniel Jr., Lyndsay, Cody and
Mckenzie; Kristin, Kevin, Kyle; Nicholas and Zachary;
and Lauren, James and Allison.
Twenty-four great nieces and nephews and lovingly
became ”Papa Choo Choo”: Many, many, cousins, friends
and business associates; He will be missed by all.
Ron was raised in Tewksbury in early years, then grew
up in Melrose and graduated Melrose High School Class
of 1976; where he played baseball throughout his
school years.
His love for baseball began in Little League with his
Dad and brothers and continued throughout his life
always as a player, then coaching and umpiring as
well.
He was a very hard worker even as a young kid in many
restaurants, sub shops and later catering prospects at
Malden Moose Lodge where he continued to be an active
member over 30 years but his lifetime career was Ward
Face and Sons family business with his father and
later became S&R FOODS (Smokey and Ron) with his
nephew Kyle at his side every week. Their bonds
through this business and working together sustained
us all over 40 years of hard work and food provision
throughout the Massachusetts area.
Ron enjoyed many aspects of life and living in
Melrose; participated in Melrose Bowling League and
Mt. Hood Golf Course, The Common, Conant Park
(actually any baseball diamond in Melrose has his
footwork in the dirt including Incarnation Church). He
spent many summers in New Hampshire at his family
cottage boating and fishing with siblings and friends
and later enjoyed his own ocean boat in Winthrop with
his Dad and family and Ron always drove a nice car!
Ron shared his life and love with so many and took
care of everybody always. Anything you needed, he was
always there for you, and he loved the kids so much!
Enjoyed his nieces and nephews and many close
friendships in his daily travels. Always doing
something for someone and talking to everyone from
customers at 4 a.m. deliveries, his family, children,
checking in on his mom in Florida daily (his bff) and
getting his a.m. ”Sweet Caroline tea” visit with
nephew Nick who assisted with many aspects of the
business as well, especially technical. He was often
found sharing lots of love and treats for the kids,
then onto banking, post office and finally heading
home to schedule out the next round of calls and
paperwork and orders for next delivery… seven days a
week!
Ron Face never stopped living and loving for his
family, never for himself!
God truly blessed us all with his kindness and
dependability, a rock for our family always. He is one
that truly earned his wings to be at Peace and Rest
with the Lord.
His absence will be deeply felt by all of us daily and
his memory will be cherished forever. Face Family…our
circle has been broken but our hearts will remain
surrounded by his love for us all.
We will honor Ronald Ward Face with a Celebration of
Life on May 21, 2023 at the Malden Moose Lodge.
Donations accepted in his memory: Melrose Little
League, Melrose High School Baseball or Daniel Dorazio
Memorial Fund Malden Moose.
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