Ronald Isadore Gaiewski, 72, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. 

Mr. Gaiewski was born on Sept. 1, 1937, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was the son of the late Isadore and Stella David Gaiewski.

Ron attended the University of Maryland and worked for most of his career as a safety supervisor for Smith Transfer. Most recently, he had also worked for the City of Harrisonburg within the Parking Department as an office manager. As a member of Muhlenberg Lutheran Church, Ron had been a Sunday school teacher and also a council member. He also enjoyed collecting stamps, coins and baseball cards. While attending St. James Lutheran Church in St. James, Long Island, N.Y., he acted as president of the Church.

On April 5, 1959, he married Helen Eye, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by a son, Todd Gaiewski and wife, Maureen, of Rock Hill, S.C.; a daughter, Kim Marrs and husband, Gene, of York, S.C.; a brother, Dennis Gaiewski and wife, Lou, of Smithtown Long Island, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Amanda Gaiewski, Tyler Gaiewski, Marissa Follin, and Helena Lee; and one great-granddaughter, Kiahna Yates.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with the Rev. K. Roy Nilsen and Pastor John Derrick officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1477, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or to the Muhlenberg Lutheran Church Building Fund, 281 E. Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be sent to the Gaiewski Family at www.kygers.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

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Helen and family; Roy and I want to send you and your family our love and prayers during this difficult time. Know that if there is anything that we can do just give us a call. We were so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We were out of town. I always enjoyed talking with Ron when I would call. Thoughts and prayers are with you. The Spitzer's Anonymous 2009-09-03 08:52:44

Second Father You guys were like my second family, lord knows my own was out of sorts. Todd and I used to take turns staying at each other's houses. Your house was very normal, while mine was not. Eating dinner with you, there was always "grace" said. Helen, both you and Ron were great parents, even to me. Mr. G. always reminded me of the father figure in "Davey and Goliath"....very soft spoken and didn't say much unless it was important. Todd and I spoke about a couple of our own episodes the other day. Although we didn't stay in contact that much when you moved, Ron's family (the Gaiewski's) and your family (the Eye's) always made me feel like family. For that, I thank you both. Helen (Mrs. G.), Todd, Kim, an 2009-09-03 14:52:49

Helen and Family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. (Mrs. G. I was one of your former students at Denards.) Deepest Sympathy, Lecia See Stevenson Lecia See Stevenson 2009-09-03 17:38:45

long-time "family"/friend So sorry to hear about Ron. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have many pleasant memories of all of our times together while we (Todd, Kim and myself) were growing up. Lou Ann Whetzel 2009-09-04 08:31:25

Helen & family Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. fond memories of you and Ron at the Farmers Market. Jean & Allen Litten Jean Litten 2009-09-04 12:23:38

Helen & Family I am thinking of you during this, your time of loss. My prayers are with you for the weeks ahead. May your family memories bring some smiles over good times past. And, may God bless. Ann Healy Ann Healy 2009-09-04 13:10:08

friends Mrs. G and family, I spoke with my dad last night-Pastor Roy Nilsen-& he told me of Mr. G's death. We are so very sorry. He was such a nice man & Charlie still remembers discussing sports cards & Univ of Maryland with him. You both were so good to all of us after mom died & kept an eye on dad. I know in my heart that mom was there in heaven to greet Mr. G with a big hug. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Kathy(Nilsen);Charlie & Kyle D 2009-09-12 20:00:05

To Helen Helen, your church family continues to embrace you as you journey on in your life now. Know that Ron is safe with Our Lord, and be confident in the promise that you and Ron will meet again in eternity, a destiny that awaits all of us. Larry Gerst 2009-09-14 07:13:02

Helen We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ron & Cat Carrier 2009-09-18 17:26:44

wheyen@rochester.rr.com Helen and family--yesterday, I was thinking about old times in Nesconset, and thinking about my old pal Ron who used to pick me up to play ball at the school, and about all the good times we had together. Ron was a good athlete. And then I remember when he went to U. Maryland, and on vacations would tell me about the football players he knew, etc. And when I googled Ron, I saw that he'd recently passed. So sorry, and I hope you'll all be well.... I remember, too, how his folks tried to raise chinchillas, and remember beveling strips of leather for belts--I guess Mr. Gaiewski used to work in the garment district in NYC? In short, Ron was one of my very best childhood friends. That Long Island rural childhood we had is vanished, but I remember and remember--I published a book called Long Island Light, and another called Home: Autobiographies, and a novel about high school called Vic Holyfield and the Class of 1957 which hold man... William Heyen 2010-01-02 12:05:57

Grandma, Mom and Uncle Todd Poppy, I can't believe it's been a year this very day that we lost you. We ALL miss and love you sooo much! The one thing I miss the most about you is your hugs and telling me you loved me everytime we talked on the phone. My son, your great-grandson, is now 7 months and growing so fast. I'm sure you're up there looking down on us enjoying seeing him and all the family continue to move forward. My son will know everything about you and you will never be forgotten. I'm sooo sorry I didn't come down and get to you see you all very much and I wish I was able to go back in time and come down or call a lot more than I did. I just felt that I didnt get to say goodbye completely so I am here now telling you. I love you and will see you in Heaven a day in the future. We love you so much! Love always and forever your granddaughter, Marissa Marissa Follin 2010-09-01 17:33:56

Poppy, You were the greatest grandpa anyone could ever want. I love you so much and miss you alot too. It is starting to get into the holiday season and i'm really starting to miss you more and more. Going to the christamas show and all the places we used to go just makes me really sad because we used to have so much fun and it was just always a great time. I will always remember the good times we had like all of the coffee and slushy and donut runs to seven eleven, all the coin collecting, stamp collecting, coloring, painting and just any art stuff ( you were the only one that trully loved to do that as much as I did), i remember catdog too:) We always had the best of times together. I don't know what to do about mommy:( she misses you so much and i hate seeing her cry almost every day i don't know what to do it makes me want to cry too but i have to stay strong for mommy. I wish this would all get better. I wish i c... Helena 2010-11-22 18:28:33

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