Ronald H. Roberts, 79, died May 24, 2012, at his daughter’s home in Sebastian.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Sebastian for 10 years, coming from Port St. Lucie and Stony Brook, N.Y.
Before retirement, he was a linesman/manager for New York Telephone.
He was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian.
Survivors include his daughters, Kathleen Roberts, of Sebastian and Corinne Kittka, of Meadville, Pa.; sons, Chris Roberts, of Skaneatles, N.Y., and Scott Roberts, of Stony Brook, N.Y.; sister, Valerie Savage, of Hempstead, N.Y.; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Anne Roberts; and son, Ronald J. Roberts.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A celebration of life service will be May 26 at the Park Place Clubhouse Saturday, beginning with a prayer service at 10 a.m.
Remembrances will continue at the Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket, N.Y., with the family receiving friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. May 31.
Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. June 1 at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Setauket.
Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.