BARON
RONALD
Ron Baron passed away on May 6, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Renay (nee Lipschutz). Loving partner and friend of the late Beatrice Streitfeld. Loving father of Gary (Lisa) Baron and Cindy Traub. Dearest brother of Melvin Baron, Linda Baron and Rosanne Abrams. Devoted grandfather of Kerry (Lauren) Traub, Kara Traub, Eric and Sean Baron. Cherished uncle. Beloved cousin to many. Ron was born in New York and lived in Florida with aunts and uncles after his mother died when he was four. He eventually returned to Philadelphia to live with his father to attend Blaine middle school and then Central High. At the age of 16, he got his pilots license and entered the Wharton School of Business on a full scholarship to graduate 4 years later with a degree in Economics. He was a devoted husband and father. He was an entrepreneur starting several successful businesses and invested in real estate. He was a kind, gentle, funny, intelligent, very likable person with many friends. A true gentlemen. He was a mentor to his children, grandchildren and anyone who sought his guidance. He will be sorely missed by his friends and family. Private service and interment will be held and streamed via Zoom on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 12:00 noon. A virtual Shiva will start at 4 pm via Zoom. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to https://disasterphilanthropy.org/ COVID-19 Response Fund.
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