Ronald Ralph Galione Of Florida And East Hampton Dies June 11

Ronald Ralph Galione of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and East Hampton, died on June 11 in Palm Beach. He was 89.

Mr. Galione was born October 25, 1930, in Mineola. He graduated from Roslyn High School in 1948, and from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1952.

A diligent worker with a formidable work ethic, Mr. Galione worked for only two companies in his lifetime; General Electric and Alexander Proudfoot, where he rose to become senior vice president of North American operations/managing partner until his retirement in 1988.

Aside from his residences in Palm Beach Gardens and East Hampton, Mr. Galione lived in Roslyn, New Canaan, Connecticut, New York City, Vail, Colorado, and on an elegant boat — the Lostime, docked in Sag Harbor.

Mr. Galione and his wife Marianne travelled the world and filled their homes with art and beautiful relics from their travels. His two favorite places they visited were Africa and the Australian Outback, his family said.

After his retirement, Mr. Galione kept busy playing golf and tennis, tinkering in his gardens, watching the stock market, riding his stationary bike, or planning his grandchildren’s college financing.

If you Google “Ron Galione,” chances are you will see the link to the New York Times article on Ron and Marianne when they hosted a pig roast at their East Hampton home one summer eve in 2002, his family pointed out.

He wad predeceased by his parents, Mildred Sleight Galione and Dr. Romualdo “Doc” Galione; his nephew, Graham Galione; and his stepdaughter, Robin Pierce.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne Hughes Pierce Galione of Palm Beach Gardens and East Hampton; and his children, Susan Galione Saksa of Colorado Springs, Thomas Galione (Susan) of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Linda Galione Quina (Chris) of Farmers Branch, Texas, and Alicia Galione Miller (Richard) of Midlothian, Virginia; and his stepchildren, Larry Pierce (Jean) of Providence, Rhode Island, and Laura Pierce of Palm Beach Gardens.

Mr. Galione, who family noted was affectionately referred to as “Popeye” or “Papa Ron,” is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Saksa, Kristen Saksa Juen (Mike), Matthew Galione, Michelle Quina, Michael Galione, Brian Quina, Melissa Galione, Caroline Miller, Mark Galione, and Richard “Max” Miller; plus his step-grandchildren Elizabeth, Sarah, Trevor, and Grant Pierce; as well as his younger brothers, Fred Galione (Mary Ann) of Annandale, Virginia, and Neal “Skip” Galione (Pat Ellen) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; a special niece, Lisa Galione of New York City; his nephews, William and Christopher Galione; and the mother of his children, Alice Gardner Lagergren Galione of Colorado Springs.

The family wished to thank the doctors and nurses of La Posada Retirement Community and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for fielding the many phone calls from his family regarding his medical care and well-being during this pandemic.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations to a favorite charity or a toast to a life well lived with a good Chardonnay while listening to Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” in honor of Mr. Galione would be appreciated by the family.