Ronald Allen Goldblatt passed away on March 2, 2021, after a long illness. Ronald was born on Nov. 25, 1932, in East Hanover, N.J. He graduated from Trenton State College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in education and also earned a master’s in education from Montclair State College in 1963. A voracious learner, he also completed numerous graduate level courses beyond his master’s. He began his industrial arts teaching career at Union High School in Union N.J., and after three years transferred to the West Morris Regional High School District where he remained until his retirement in 1988. He also served on the East Hanover Board of Education. In addition to teaching, he worked part-time in the construction industry for over 30 years with his brother. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joy Goldblatt; daughter, Debra Goldblatt of Hillsborough N.J .; and son, Jeffrey (Lisa) Goldblatt of Oviedo, Fla. He is also survived by two grandsons — Matthew Goldblatt of Nashville, Tenn., and Joshua Goldblatt of Aiken, S.C. He is predeceased by his parents, Barnett and Ida Goldblatt; brother, Emmanuel Goldblatt and sister, Jean Duchan.

Ronald recently relocated to Winter Park, Fla., after living in Palm City, Fla., for over 26 years. He enjoyed working on house projects and was an avid woodworker. Ron and Joy loved travelling and especially enjoyed riverboat cruising in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. A quintessential family man, Ron was most happy spending time with his grandsons and family.

A private funeral service was held a Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Fla., with Cantor Kim Singer of Temple Shir Shalom officiating. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Temple Shir Shalom of Oviedo, Fla., Tom Cooper URJ Camp Fund or Temple Beth El of Hillsborough, N.J. Youth Scholarship Fund.