Ronald Ernest Vogel, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away at his residence surrounded by family on   Sunday, July 24, at the age of 69.

Born on September 21, 1946 in Trenton, NJ he has been a resident of Manahawkin since 1999.

Retiring from GM in Ewing, NJ after 26 years, Ron then worked the next ten years for the State of NJ as a security guard for the State Police.

Always seen with a smile, he was a loving and kind man who would help anyone in need.

He loved hunting and fishing.  As a boy he hunted with his dad for many years and fished with family and friends.  Ron loved his children and grandchildren and would attend all of their sports activities and plays.  His joy also came from boating with his family and going with them to boat shows.  When he wasn't with his family, he could be found outside passing the time talking to the neighbors.

Ron was honorably discharged from the US Navy as a Radarman 3C after serving during the Vietnam War from 1963 to 1967.

He is predeceased by his parents Anthony and Catherine Vogel and a brother Joseph who died at birth.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 25 years Marlene Vogel, two daughters Michelle Vogel and her boyfriend Scott Bradley and Diane Vogel, two step-sons Mark Swift and Cliff Swift and his wife Linda, a step-daughter Shelly and her husband Robert Cacciabaudo,  six grandchildren; Kailey Barton, Amanda, Mark and Briana Swift and Robert and Christian Cacciabaudo, a brother and sister-in-law Anthony and Marian Vogel, a sister and brother-in-law Carol and Michael Kessler and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 9AM to 11AM at St. Anthony RC Church, 626 S. Olden Avenue, Trenton, NJ with a Memorial Mass immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to IFOPA (Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva), 101 Sunnytown Road, Suite 208, Casselberry, FL  32707 or IFOPA.org.  Please note In Honor of Joseph Hollywood, Jr. on memo line (A family friend).