Memories of Ronnie Michael Key

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Ronnie Michael Key

Seneca Falls, NY, USA

June 23, 1956 - January 6, 2021

Jun 23, 1956 - Jan 6, 2021

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LeeAnna Crookshanks

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S.C. G

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S.C. G

1976, Seneca Falls, NY & Ft.Pierce, FL

Ronnie was a funny guy who always tried to get you to laugh. He worked hard at Gould's in SF and put in many extra hours every chance he could. He just wanted to make more money for a better life for his wife and kids. A little overboard sometimes, but never with bad intentions. I thought he was cool and he and I would talk about many things. He cared so much and loved his wife and kids with every bit of energy he had. After they had cut backs he took his family to Florida and got a great job at Florida Plunder & Loot, I mean Power & Light. A joke between him and I often after I moved towards his location not long after. He let me stay at his house until I got on my feet, but that was short lived because his wife didn't like me there. He and I would sit outside and have a beer or two and smoke cigs cos the wife didn't allow him to smoke inside his own home he was alone paying for. He explained he was working overtime again, but besides the money he could spend less time walking on egg shells while home. I knew that feeling well and didn't blame him. He truly loved his kids and treated them fairly and did his best raising them opposite style of his spouse and tried to let them just be kids. His hard work paid off and they had a nice home with very decent things. After years of being pressured he tried to stand up for himself, but to no avail. By then they split up and he not only lost his home, but his ties with his kids. I really think they were the thread that held him together based on his home life and originally his upbringing. His biological parents, esp. his father didn't support him at all and actually gave him self insecurity which he overcame very well until his marriage fell apart. I didn't see him at all after that and always wished we could have remained close. I loved Ronnie like a brother because he was just that to me. He always treated me great and I to him as well. I felt bad for the effort he put in only to be put into the position he was put in. From my understanding his attitude and moral weakened year by year. I truly believe he was not as depressed as described medically as he actually was just heart broken. He just gave up like many men do in this same exact situation losing the one thing that finally brought him complete confidence and stability, his family. I'll never forget his big beautiful smile when we were in the same place. He had a serious side and we both engaged in many deep conversations about all kinds of topics. But mainly that side of him was the driving force working hard for that better world for his kids and wife. He got acceptance finally and then the rejection after all he did and obviously he never did recover that back. His guilt and depression was not of his own doing and I wish he was still here making every one around him laugh. Him leaving this earth in the manner he left will always haunt part of me knowing what I do. Ronnie, I will always remember you in your best moments of all the times I was present with you in your shortened life. You were a VERY GOOD man !!!
Rest In Piece My Friend....SCG

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Ryan Key

Funny my father Ronnie Key always told me how much he hated you and always said you should be in prison for... Read more Funny my father Ronnie Key always told me how much he hated you and always said you should be in prison for killing those two ... Read more Funny my father Ronnie Key always told me how much ... Read more

LeeAnna Crookshanks

You should talk.You father loved you but got the same raw deal from you as his wife.He was too good for you... Read more You should talk.You father loved you but got the same raw deal from you as his wife.He was too good for you all and none of you... Read more You should talk.You father loved you but got the same... Read more

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Larry Gomez

I am saddened and I send my sincerest condolences to Ronnie's family and other friends. I was friends with Ronnie since 1964 and but not in so close contact after leaving Seneca Falls for California in 1969. I last talked with him by phone in about 2010. R.I.P. my friend.

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Andrew Warner

Ronnie had a heart of gold. He is loved by more people than I think he ever realized. I will forever miss “The Key Man”.

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LeeAnna Crookshanks

I will forever miss him,too.He did have a heart of gold. I will forever miss him,too.He did have a heart of gold. I will forever miss him,too.He did have a heart of ... Read more

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Daniel Warner

I am Dan Warner, Ronnie was my best friend growing up 1968-1976, Ronnie was so unselfish he introduced me to my first wife. I loved Ronnie as my friend I wish he would have called me I would help him

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Shannon Key

I loved my father very much. He would dance no matter where he was at. I was a little girl and would sit on his lap and drive the car. He use to take me to go karts and play sports with me and my brother. My dad could fix any vechile. He was crazy as in didn't care what other people thought. He always would make jokes and was care free. Depression was unfortunately his down fall and his mental health was a serious issue. If anyone u know is dealing with depression please help them in any way u can and let them know that thier life is worth living. I tried numerous of times to let my father know how much I loved him and I needed him I guess the depression was greater then his will to live and won. My father is finally at peace and will forever live with in me and in spirit. R.I. P dad. U will never be forgotten or unloved.

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