Ronald (Ronnie) A. Fushi, age 82, of Tinley Park (formerly of Chicago Heights) passed away peacefully at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL on March 4, 2025. Ronnie was born on December 7, 1942 in Chicago Heights, IL the second child to the late Joseph and Josephine (Novelli) Fushi. Beloved husband of 58 years to Priscilla Fushi nee Prospero. Loving father of Elizabeth (Dan) Peterson, Nickol (Steve) Krumdieck. Cherished Papa to Phoebe and Joseph Krumdieck and Danny and Mina Peterson. Dearest brother of the late John, Gilbert (Marianne) and the late Diane (late Ronald) DeFries. A beloved cousin and uncle to many. Ronnie is a 1960 graduate from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. His adventures took him to Texas, Mississippi, Alaska and Washington. Upon returning home he was a switchman and conductor for the C&EI and Missouri Pacific Railroad ending his 39-year career with the Union Pacific Railroad in 2004. After retiring he enjoyed a second career as an auto parts delivery driver for Sutton Ford in Matteson, IL from 2005 to 2019. Ronnie was also a dedicated volunteer for the Olympia Gardens Volunteer Fire Department. Nothing meant more to Ronnie than his family. He was a true catalyst for family, love, connection and standing together. He will be remembered for being a great conversationalist and his love for history, music, theater and Chicago sports. Ronnie was the guy that taught us to slow down, be patient, listen and find the humor in everything. He had the gift of always making you feel heard and you always left the conversation with learning something new. He taught us to protect the ones you love, know and appreciate where you came from and don't let the story ever end…pass it on! A Celebration of Ronnie's Life will be held at San Rocco Church, 315 22nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Memorial 11:00 am and Mass 12:00 pm After mass the celebration will continue at the home of Nikki and Steve Krumdieck, 13937 Lakeview Point Road, Cedar Lake, IN. Military Honors at Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood will be held on Wednesday, June 18th at 11 am. In lieu of flowers please consider donating in Ronald Fushi's name to the Veterans' Home of Manteno, 1 Veteran's Drive, Manteno, IL 60950 or Alzheimer's Association, alz.org it will be greatly appreciated by the Fushi Family.