Ronald Herrick, age 92, of Shelton, entered into rest on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to the late Mary (Millea) Herrick. Ronald was born in Derby on August 10, 1934, son of the late Stephen and Esther (Wasilkowich) Herrick, and he was a lifelong Shelton resident.
He was a graduate of Shelton High School Class of ‘53, and had a long career as a traffic manager in the shipping and receiving industry. Throughout his life Ron was always very active in sports and recreation. He loved coaching Biddy Basketball and Little League Baseball and played recreational softball and basketball himself. He enjoyed golfing, and was a highly competitive Bocce player. Ron also enjoyed working in his yard, cooking, and playing cards with family and friends. He was a lifelong loyal NY Mets and Jets fan. He loved travelling on family vacations to Ocean City, MD, spending his winters in Florida with his wife Mary, and annual trips to the Saratoga Racetrack.
He is the beloved father of Ronald Herrick, Jr. (Jane), Timothy Herrick (Laurie), and Beth Morazes (Allan), proud grandfather of Kyle Herrick, Timothy Herrick Jr., Chloe Herrick, Thomas Herrick, Allan Morazes (Brittany), and Shay Taylor (Xrunn), and great-grandfather of Finley and Cade Taylor and Paige and Haley Morazes. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Noel (Dick), and many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by a brother, Stephen Herrick, Jr., and four sisters, Dorothy Dalton, Annamae Dorduk, Jean Condon, and Linda Kruk.
Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. His funeral service will begin in the parlor at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shelton.
At the request of the family, memorial contributions are requested to the Boys and Girls Club of the LNV, 1 Positive Place, Shelton, CT 06484.