Ronald Wilbrod Pelletier, 88, of St Petersburg, FL. formerly of Shrewsbury MA. passed away on Friday, April 18th while in hospice care after a brief illness. His passing has left us broken hearted, and he will be missed. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Joanne, last year.

Ronald was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Wilbrod Pelletier and the late Lauria (Langevin) Pelletier. He was 6 years old before he learned to speak English.

Ronald retired as Lieutenant from the United States Navy. Hawaii was one of his and Joanne's favorite place! He and his had family enjoyed moving about the country. His naval career lasted 23 years. His character of discharge and service Navy Honorable, July 31, 1977.

He started his Naval career in 1956. He qualified on the USS Irex, (56-57) went on to the USS Skipjack, (57-60) and the USS Patrick Henry, (63-67). He went to Navy Nuclear Power school and worked directly for Admiral Rickover.

He was a Past Commander of the Victor Quaranta Post 397 of Shrewsbury, many years as Adjutant and Finance Officer and was a Legionnaire for 46 years. He was retired from the US Navy where he served as an officer on submarines. His life underwater began in the old diesel boats before he was assigned to nuclear submarines.

He was also a member of the US Submarines Veterans Inc. TANG Base of Tampa Bay, United States Submarine Veterans, and the USSVI at Groton Base, CT. He went on to continue a civilian career with Hartford Steam Boiler and Coastal Inspection Services. Many lifelong friendships and reunions continued throughout his life.

He had an affinity for Volkswagens of all kinds, was a camper, loved country music and his poodles. He enjoyed and looked forward to the planning of the "Big L" picnic and the Langvevin Family Christmas Parties.

Ronald was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joanne (Grensavitch) Pelletier.

Survivors include his beloved companion, Beau Beau; his daughter, Linda Bousquet and Son-In-Law Raymond Bousquet of St. Petersburg, FL; his son, Kevin Pelletier and his wife Monica Goodrich-Pelletier of Holland, MA; brother-in-law, Randolph Grensavitch and his wife Sharon of NC; brother-in-law, Donald Grensavitch and his wife Cyndi of WV; sister, Dolly Lowe and her husband Roger of Lancaster, MA; brother, Gerry Pelletier of Worcester, MA; and brother-in-law, Walter Zawalich of Webster, MA. Also, grandchildren, Ryan, Haley, Erica, Lauren and Alycia; great grandchildren, Jacob, Isabel, Jaidyn, Bryson and Ryder; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Ronald was also preceded by his mother-in law, Rose A Grensavitch; his brothers-in-law, William Grensavitch and Robert Grensavitch; his siblings, Andre "Pete" Pelletier, Elaine Pelletier Zawalich; his godson Kenneth Lowe; and his niece, Terry Grensavitch.

Our family would like to extend a very heartfelt Thank-you to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, Westminster Suncoast Rehab, Saint Anthony's Hospital and the Suncoast Hospice, Mid Pinellas Care Center for their kindness.