Renwick N. Varone's Obituary
Renwick N. Varone, 80, of Jamesville, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Iroquois Nursing Home from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on Long Island, NY, the son of Dominick and Jenseena Varone. He was known to all as Ren.
His childhood was scattered among places including Trinidad, Florida, North Dakota and Schenectady, NY. Bright and academically gifted, he graduated from North Syracuse High School in 1954.
Before earning his B.S. from Syracuse University in 1964, he spent two years in the U.S. Army, concluding his service as a 1st Lt. at Fort Sill, Okla. During this period he met his true love, Joan Carol (Monell) Varone. They wed in 1961.
After a brief stint with Consolidated Freightways in Rochester, Ren joined State Farm Insurance in 1965 as an agent. Located primarily in Fayetteville, he remained with the company until his retirement in 2002.
An avid reader and book collector, Ren commanded a range of subjects, from history to economics to foreign affairs. Among his passions were aviation, art, film, music and theater. He also played tennis and spent countless hours beautifying his yard.
Cheerful and outgoing, generous with his time and guided by an unwavering sense of empathy, Ren loved interacting with others and meeting new people. He was a member of both the Minoa and Fayetteville Lions.
His cherished survivors include wife, Joan, daughter, Renee, and son, Michael; his brothers, Richard Varone and wife, Marlene, and John Varone and wife, Evelyn; his sister, Donna Baynes and husband, William; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joan and Michael extend their deepest thanks to the staff at Iroquois for their excellent care of Renwick during his brief stay.
There will be no calling hours and no funeral. A private memorial service will be held for family and close friends on a date TBD.
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