Ronald Otvos
June 25, 1946-Oct. 14, 2024
Pleasanton, California, US

Ron Otvos, passed away on October 14, 2024, in Pleasanton, CA. He was born on June 25, 1946, in Syracuse, New York, and later moved to Pleasant Hill, CA, where he graduated from College Park High School and Diablo Valley College. Ron went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army. It was during high school that he met Kathy Cooper, the love of his life, and they recently celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Ron was a man of deep faith who loved the Lord and cherished time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed fly fishing with his son Scott, spending time in Lake Tahoe, playing cards and games, traveling both locally and abroad, and cheering on his beloved San Francisco Giants and 49ers.

Ron is survived by his wife, Kathy, daughter Sheila (Brendan), son Scott (Allison); grandchildren Zachary and Curtis Otvos, Jenson and Lilah Sohr, his siblings Jay Otvos, Mike Otvos, Judy Merrill, MaryPat Patrick and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his sister Josepha Otvos. 

Ron’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched with his kindness, warmth, and love. He will always be remembered for his generosity of time, his kind words, and his ability to bring people together.