Mr. Ronald “Ron” John Gizzi, age 72, Telford, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his residence. Ron was born in upstate New York to the late Julius Giuseppe and Annemarie Gizzi but had made Tennessee his home for the past eighteen years.

Ron was a lifelong Master Auto Mechanic and duly certified in many venues. He owned and operated Ron’s Service Center in Altamont, NY for thirty years and upon retirement, he relocated to East Tennessee. After relocating to Tennessee, Ron began a new chapter of his life. He returned to his true passion of being a highly skilled mechanic and business owner. Ron owned and operated Auto Solutions in Limestone, TN. He loved his customers and always went above and beyond to provide the best service. He was more than a boss to those that worked for him. He was a mentor and a friend, always sharing his knowledge, wisdom and experience. He was a Corvair enthusiast and loved attending car shows, riding motorcycles and watching Motocross.

Ron was a member of the Corvair Society of America (CORSA); a member of the Limestone Ruritan Club and a member of the Johnson City Church of God.

Survivors include the love of his life and best friend, Lisa Pitt of Telford; son, Ronald Gizzi Jr (Wendy MacFaire) of New York; sisters, Florence Riley (James) of New York; Barbara Moriarty (John) of New York; granddaughter, Evangeline Gizzi; nephew, Jeffrey Hofmann (Melissa); nieces; Chelsea Davis, Michelle Moriarty; great nieces, Haley Hofmann, Macy Hofmann; many close friends and his beloved kitties, Stinky and Tommy Cat.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor C. Bryant Collins officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, please send donation to Limestone Ruritan, PO Box 6, Limestone, TN 37681.