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Accomando, Ronald Raymond

November 1, 1943 –
 December 31, 2015

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Ronald Raymond Accomando was born in NYC, NY to Basil and Irene Accomando on November 1, 1943. He passed away on December 31, 2015. The Accomando family moved to Dallas and Ron graduated from Bryan Adams (1962), from University of Dallas (B.S. Biology 1966), and University of Houston (M.S. Microbiology 1969). He worked in a variety of roles in medical technology before making his largest contributions working in Catholic education, teaching for Christ the King Catholic School in Dallas.  He was the principal of St. Joseph Catholic School in Slaton, TX, and the inaugural principal of Thomas More Diocesan Catholic High School in Lubbock, TX.  He returned to Dallas to serve as principal of Good Shepherd in Garland and St. Pius X in Dallas.  Ron spent over 25 years working in Catholic education. He ended his career with a variety of executive positions in Human Resources. Ron was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Irene Accomando.  He is survived by his wife, Adda Accomando, and brother, Michael Accomando, by sister-in-law; Annette Accomando.  He is also survived by his son; Eddie Accomando, by daughters; Amy Watson and Irene Thrower, by son-in-law; Scott Thrower, and by four grandchildren; Daniel Watson, Mark Watson, Steven Thrower, and Thomas Thrower. A memorial Mass and Celebration of his Life will be held on January 18, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Dallas, TX at 11 a.m. with luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Ronald Accomando’s name to: COPD Foundation 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Miami, FL 33134 or online copdfoundation.donordrive.com or by phone 866-316-2673 Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 10116 E. NW Highway Dallas, Texas 75238 214.340.8008

    Martha Fielder
    6 Jan 2016
    10:45pm

    Irene,

    My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.

    Love,

    Martha

    Darris Linder
    7 Jan 2016
    6:37am

    Our prayers go out to Adda and the family. We are saddened by the loss of Ron, but we rejoice in his new life with the LORD.

    PATTY SMITH
    7 Jan 2016
    7:01am

    Adda, I am so sorry for your loss of Ronnie. I know he was a great friend to you as well as a dedicated husband. You and your family are in my prayers.

    Lisa (Cohenour) Fullerton
    7 Jan 2016
    8:28am

    My thoughts are with all of you at this time. I remember Mr. Accomando as our principal at Good Shepherd for a couple years and always admired his daughter, Amy, or her intelligence and smile. Prayers to you all.

    Elisabeth Rogers
    7 Jan 2016
    10:42am

    Ron was a mentor and a friend. I knew I could rely on him for sound and Godly advice. His positive outlook is one of the things that I learned and is one of the things I still rely on. I will miss him greatly.

    Anita Apple
    7 Jan 2016
    2:51pm

    This sad news breaks my heart. Ronnie was one of my closest and dearest friends in both high school and college. Some of my best memories of those times involved time spent with him. I will never forget him.

    Angela Bardis
    7 Jan 2016
    3:58pm

    Eddie, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

    David and Anne Fritsche
    8 Jan 2016
    1:00am

    Adda, Eddie, Irene, Amy – we send our
    love and deepest wishes for your peace and comfort.

    David Fritsche and Anne Young Fritsche
    8 Jan 2016
    1:13am

    We send our love and share your sorrow. Also wishing you peace, comfort, and rest.

    Patty Senderling
    8 Jan 2016
    9:56am

    Mr. Accomando was the best principal St. Pius X ever had.
    He was so wonderful with all the children and he was loved.
    My sincere condolences.
    Patty

    Amanda Estrello
    8 Jan 2016
    2:51pm

    Was honored to have him as a principal at GSS. Sorry for your loss, he left a huge impression on this world.

    Naletta
    8 Jan 2016
    6:03pm

    My condolences to you. Prayers and much love.

    Katrina Altaffer
    8 Jan 2016
    7:23pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You were a great principal and will truly be missed!

    Nancy Boeding
    8 Jan 2016
    7:31pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Accomando was very helpful to me when I was working on my teaching certificate, both at Good Shepherd and after he went to St. Pius X. May God be with you at this difficult time.

    Jeanne Jakubowski
    8 Jan 2016
    11:08pm

    So sorry to read about the death of an old friend. Ron and Bill and I all worked at St. Pius X at the same time. He was always very supportive of our youth ministry program and I know his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. God be with his family and friends as the mourn the death of this honorable man!

    Toni Gehring Little
    9 Jan 2016
    9:05pm

    Amy, so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers.

    Pat Shotland
    10 Jan 2016
    2:02pm

    Dear Adda and family,
    Ron was a very special person in my life as a principal, role model and educator. He brought out the best in his staff by trusting us to do our jobs the best way possible. I count him as one of the most influential people in my life. I appreciated what he did for Catholic education and for my family. He will be missed.
    Sincerely,
    Pat Shotland

    Donald Nelson
    10 Jan 2016
    6:41pm

    I first met Ronnie early in my freshman year at the University of Dallas in the fall of 1962.In the spring of 1963, we had English Literary Tradition together and we studied The Divine Comedy and The Waste Land. Later we were frequently in contact up to and including our graduation from UD in the spring of 1966.

    Donald Nelson
    11 Jan 2016
    7:17am

    I first met Ronnie Accomando in the fall of 1962 shortly after we both began our freshman year at the University of Dallas. In the spring of 1963, we had The Literary Tradition II taught by Dr Richard Zacha in which we studied,among other things, The Divine Comedy and The Waste Land.After that time we did not have any other classes together but we saw one another frequently on campus and had a large number of mutual friends. The last time I spoke with Ronnie on the phone was in the summer of 1996 after our classmate, Bill Fox, had died.With deepest sympathies to Adda and his family I am, most sincerely,Donald Nelson
    Requiescat in Pace

    Sandra Cuellar
    13 Jan 2016
    2:51pm

    Ronald Accomando was my 7th grade science teacher at Christ the King in Dallas. He taught us a mnemonic for the 1st 18 elements of the Periodic Table. I still remember it to this day. It carried me through high school, college and podiatry school. He was a wonderful teacher. Many prayers are with his family. Sandra Cuellar

    Bonnie Ciaravino
    13 Jan 2016
    4:03pm

    My deepest condolences to Ron’s family. This was the best man I’ve ever met. Ron loved his family more than anything in the world.

    This news breaks my heart.

    He was feisty, but underneath that feistyness was the softest, sweetest human being ever.

    Ron, although we didn’t speak often, you were often in my thoughts. You will be missed by many.

    BC

    Leslie Lolley
    15 Jan 2016
    2:12pm

    The first job I had in the Dallas-Fort Worth area was being hired to teach music at Good Shepherd Catholic School in Garland. I will never forget the many funny things that Ron said , nor will I ever forget his declaration to us as a faculty: “I will always back you up.” How profound, rare, and wonderful it was to work for someone who so strongly believed in us as teachers, knowing we were all there only because of the great love for and education of our students. Ron was very witty; he was also very wise. I will greatly miss him. I cherish my memories of him as our wonderful principal and as a dear and trusted friend, husband , and father . Adda, Eddie, Irene, and Amy–you and your families are all in my prayers. Love, Mrs. Leslie Lolley

    Leslie Lolley
    15 Jan 2016
    2:45pm

    My first job in the Dallas-Fort Worth area occurred in 1984 when Ron hired me to teach music at Good Shepherd Catholic School in Garland. Ron was a dynamic principal who unfailingly believed in us as teachers. I will never forget what he once told our faculty: “I will always back you up.” How rare, wonderful, and profound it was to have a leader who believed in us so strongly! Yet that’s just who he was—a dynamic, hugely supportive, very wise, very witty, and very dear principal, friend, husband, and father. I will never forget him. My deepest condolences and prayers to you—Adda, Eddie, Irene, and Amy, and to your spouses and children as well. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
    Sincerely,
    Mrs. Leslie Lolley

    The Watson Family at Mountainside, New Jersey
    16 Jan 2016
    11:24am

    Our son, Patrick, could not have had a finer father-in-law! We all have such happy memories of the many good times we have had, visiting with Ron and all the Accomandos, going way back to the time when Pat and Amy were at the University of Dallas. The entire Accomando family is in our prayers at this difficult time.

    Leonie, Peter, Rich, Catherine, Cecilia, Mike, Daniel and John

    Bonnie Ciaravino
    17 Jan 2016
    12:14pm

    Adda,and family. Ron will be missed by many. He was my boss, my mentor, but most of all my friend.

    He had the feistyness of a tiger, but underneath, he was a soft, sweet soul.

    He fought off many battles, in both his career and in life. He was devoted to his family.

    Rest in peace Ron. We’ll see each other on the other side.

    Bonnie

    Janice Smith
    18 Jan 2016
    8:21am

    I worked with Ron at Rapp Collins and stayed in touch with him for many years after that. He was a great mentor, friend and boss. I will always cherish the times we had – we really had a great team and I know he loved his family first and his work second. I thank God for allowing me to have his friendship for so many years. Rest in peace my friend!

    The Watsons
    18 Jan 2016
    9:58pm

    We were so lucky to know Ron, and we had such nice times in his company. He was smart, funny, passionate, and interesting, and we will remember him always. Our thoughts are with you, Adda, Amy, and family.

    Jennifer Lokey Henson
    22 Jan 2016
    3:27pm

    Mr. A was my teacher way back in the 80s at Thomas More. I am so sorry to hear this news but not in the least surprised to see such an outpouring of love. He was a true leader; a sweet, sweet man; and he really inspired my classmates and me to excel, to care, and to laugh and then laugh some more. I loved him and send all my thoughts to the family now. So very sorry for your loss.

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