Ronald A. Lattanze

Ronald A. "Ron" Lattanze passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2010 at his residence in Blue Bell, PA, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was 59. He was the owner and operator of Lattanze Builders in Blue Bell, PA. Ron and his late brother, Andrew D. Lattanze, ran the family business together. He graduated from Upper Merion High School, Class of 1968 and West Chester University in 1972. Ron was a member for over 25 years at St. Helena Church in Blue Bell, PA. He loved fishing in Avalon, casinos, collecting antiques and coins, and he especially loved being at home with his family.Born in Phoenixville, PA on April 22, 1950, he was a son of Marie T. (Thompson) Lattanze of King of Prussia, PA and the late Andrew D. Lattanze. Surviving is his loving family including his mother; his wife of 29 years, Andrea S. (Smith) Lattanze; two daughters, Kaitlyn T. Lattanze and Kimberly Lattanze, both of Blue Bell, PA; a brother, Mark A. Lattanze and his wife, Jodi of Audubon, PA; two sisters, Ann Marie Sweeney and her husband, Edward of Albany, NY and Christine M. Lattanze and her fiancé, Ricky Ross of King of Prussia, PA; and many nephews and nieces. Ron was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew D. and James Lattanze. Relatives and friends are invited to Ron's Funeral Mass at St. Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:00am. The Lattanze family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday morning from 9 to 9:50am, at the church. Inurnment in St. Patrick Cemetery Mausoleum, E. Norriton, PA.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ron's memory to St. Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422.Arrangements are by The Bacchi-Courtney Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. Bridgeport, PA. www.bacchicourtney.com