Ronald R Ernish - Fords - Jr Brielle

Ronald Robert Ernish, Jr.: 58 • Fords Ronald Robert Ernish, Jr., 58, of Fords, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. He was born in Perth Amboy, on June 3, 1955. He was predeceased by his mother, Marjorie Olsen; his grandfathers, Oscar Powell Lawrence & Anthony Ernish and grandmother, Sophie Ernish. Also known as "RJ," he graduated from Woodbridge High School & the University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned a degree in architecture. He was the owner/architect of Edge Designs. Ron designed & built one of the first skateboard parks in the U.S. and he was the founder of E & H Wallboard Skateboards. Ron was an avid skier, surfer, a longtime member of the Rumson Hashers and a devoted fan of Bruce Springsteen. Ron is survived by his devoted grandmother, Margaret "Babe" Lawrence of Fords, his father, Ronald Ernish & stepmother, Mary Evelyn of Brielle, his Aunt Jacqueline Knowles & Uncle James of Hillsborough, his sister, Christine Gavin & husband Michael of Edison, sister, Janet Dahl & husband Norman of Branford, CT; brother, Brett Ernish & wife Renee of Ocean Twsp., sister, Elizabeth Pindulic & husband Allen of Bergenfield, brother, Edward Ernish of Brielle, his nieces, Deidre Helfrich, Sydney Dahl & Emerson Ernish and his nephews, Matthew Gavin & Sawyer Ernish along with many loving cousins & friends. A Memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, August 22 at Flynn & Son Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen,from 11:00am -1:00pm with a service immediately following. - Jersey Shore Cremation Service, 36 Broad St., Manasquan was entrusted with his cremation.