Fishermen/Captain Ron Sr. Has Passed

[1captainron]

Fishermen/Captain Ron Sr. Has Passed

It is with a Broken heart I have to let everyone know that my Dad, Capt. Ron Sr. passed away this morning at the age of 83.

I believe it was a combination of a broken heart from my younger sister Rosemary passing 2 days before Christmas and his short battle with Leukemia.

How do I put 61 years of my life & memories to print? I've done so many dedications over the years to all the awesome customers that have crossed my path that now I have to honor the Best man I've ever known.

My Dad knew from the age of 8 that he wanted to be a Fishermen, while all the other kids back then wanted to be Policemen & Firemen he would tell my Grandma that one day he was going to own a boat. At 19 he bought that first boat, he named it the Fisherboy. It was up the Passaic River and had been in a fire so he got it cheap. After a complete engine job he started sailing from the Sandy Hook Bay marina in Highlands in 1961. Lucky to carry 3 or 4 guys on a good day putting the couple dollars he made into feeding the family. Life was very hard but he persevered finally moving to the Highlands Marina and buying his second boat (an old air sea rescue) that became the first Fishermen.

Dad was the new kid on the block and had to take what was left after all the Older Captains had sailed, he couldn't sail until 10am back then, but still he persevered once again. All the old newspaper guys like him for his honest reports and everyone always called on Friday to get the weekend report. Business started to pick up but the real money was to be made in Atlantic Highlands. Back then you had to be a resident of the town to be first on the list for a slip so Dad bought a house and moved the family to Atlantic. It took a couple of years but a slip came available, Dad bought the Holiday ( a beautiful Stevenson Built boat) from Jack Endeen out of Pt. Pleasant . Business started to grow and his dreams were coming true.

At 18 I got my ticket, It was one of the best days of his life! learning the ropes since I was 14 Dad let me take my first command at 19 years old. A 42 year partnership was born and we never looked back. In 1985 we fulfilled my fathers dream of building a brand new Fishermen. Lydia yachts got the contract, I'll never forget the day we backed her into the slip for the first time....He was so Proud, his goal had been reached. But 6 years later we decided to build the Sandy Hook Lady, a paddle wheel River boat. Dad was even prouder wearing those Captains Epilets .

All the lives he touched with his teachings are many over the years. I couldn't have had a better mentor, a better friend or an even better Dad. I was truly blessed to have him all these years.....It will be very tough moving on without him, he fished 5 days a week even at the end of the season when he could barely make it on and off the boat. He fought so hard and only wanted to fish one more time.

I Love you Dad, thank you for making me the Man I am in your shadow. Until we fish again pop.

[Duffman]

My condolences Captain Ron. Always read your reports and loved hearing about your Dad always at the rail.

Fair winds and following seas. RIP Ron Sr.

[EddieG]

So sorry to hear about your loss Capt my prayers are with you and your family.

[Fishin Polski]

Although I did not know you guys personally, my father in law, Frank loved fishing with you both. Frank is now stuck in his house at the age of 92 and still remembers the great days on the water that your boat and crew provided for him. I would like to thank you, and your dad for a job well done. My condolences to you and your family and GODSPEED Capt Ron Sr.

[shbeachbum]

May God have mercy on his soul & give you and your family the strength to get thru this most difficult time.

[truthyone]

Sorry to hear that your father crossed over the bar.

[thehammer]

Sorry for your loss, he was a great teacher and friend.

[TomKaye]

Quote Captain Ron :
"All the lives he touched with his teachings are many over the years."
AMEN.
Although our contacts were not too frequent, mine was one of those.
May Senior rest in peace. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

[Bluefish]

sorry to hear about it Ron, our families were tied together back when we were both kids I'll always remember him, when he sold the fisherboy to jackie and grandma made a big dinner for the occasion. I know he never forgot the day my old man dropped the anchor into the seiners net off the tip of the hook, He reminded me about it whenever i saw him. you had to be there and we were both there. again sorry to hear it.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Fair winds and calm seas! It’s a sad day in the fishing world! Prayers and love to you Cap’n Ron and family! He’ll be watching over you and be by your side when you set sail in the coming season!

[reason162]

Deepest condolences.

[fishingmortgageman]

He was a great man Ron. He loved to share his vast knowledge with those fishing around him. He was always upbeat and positive and I will dearly miss fishing next to him.

[Adrenalinerush]

Sorry to hear of your fathers passing captain Ron. I am sure your Dad was very proud you followed in his footsteps and that you were able to work and fish together for so many years!

[Jim C]

So sorry for your lost Capt Ron, May your dad rest in peace.

[Dclark2]

Deepest condolences Ron your father was a great MAN..

[Blackfish Bobby]

Captain Ron
I am so sorry to hear this news about your Father and Sister. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Your dad was a great man who touched many lives and was an incredible fisherman.

[shrimpman steve]

A great man I’m so sorry He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences

[Capt Sal]

RIP Capt RON Sr. He was a good man to say the least.Very sorry for your loss Ron.

[Capt John]

Capt. Ron Jr,

Very sorry to hear about your dad. Fished with him and you numerous times over the years and learned a ton about fishing. He, like my father-in-law, were part of the greatest generation America ever had. He will surely be missed not only by you and the family, but by the entire fishing community in NJ.

May his memory be eternal. RIP Capt.

Capt. John Kolias
Reel Fun Sportfishing

[SplitShot]

I am sooo sorry to read this today Capt Ron.... I always loved seeing Sr's pics in your reports catching all the fish every day .... may he rest in peace

[Gerry Zagorski]

Sorry for your loss Ron. Your dad was one hell of a fishermen and a true gentlemen. The end of an era for Atlantic Highlands for sure.

[slammer]

My heartfelt condolences Captain Ron.Your father made me a better fisherman with his advice.

[hartattack]

Heartfelt sympathy to Capt Ron & family. He was an inspiration to all.

[Capt. Debbie]

I mirror you Captain Ron. I'm 63 and many of my first fishing trips ever in grade school were on your dad's boat, The Lazy Bones, or Long Branch Fishing Pier. Only one exists today thanks to the two of you.

I salute a fellow lost captain Ron Sr.



Fishermen/Captain Ron Sr. Has Passed

It is with a Broken heart I have to let everyone know that my Dad, Capt. Ron Sr. passed away this morning at the age of 83.

I believe it was a combination of a broken heart from my younger sister Rosemary passing 2 days before Christmas and his short battle with Leukemia.

How do I put 61 years of my life & memories to print? I've done so many dedications over the years to all the awesome customers that have crossed my path that now I have to honor the Best man I've ever known.

My Dad knew from the age of 8 that he wanted to be a Fishermen, while all the other kids back then wanted to be Policemen & Firemen he would tell my Grandma that one day he was going to own a boat. At 19 he bought that first boat, he named it the Fisherboy. It was up the Passaic River and had been in a fire so he got it cheap. After a complete engine job he started sailing from the Sandy Hook Bay marina in Highlands in 1961. Lucky to carry 3 or 4 guys on a good day putting the couple dollars he made into feeding the family. Life was very hard but he persevered finally moving to the Highlands Marina and buying his second boat (an old air sea rescue) that became the first Fishermen.

Dad was the new kid on the block and had to take what was left after all the Older Captains had sailed, he couldn't sail until 10am back then, but still he persevered once again. All the old newspaper guys like him for his honest reports and everyone always called on Friday to get the weekend report. Business started to pick up but the real money was to be made in Atlantic Highlands. Back then you had to be a resident of the town to be first on the list for a slip so Dad bought a house and moved the family to Atlantic. It took a couple of years but a slip came available, Dad bought the Holiday ( a beautiful Stevenson Built boat) from Jack Endeen out of Pt. Pleasant . Business started to grow and his dreams were coming true.

At 18 I got my ticket, It was one of the best days of his life! learning the ropes since I was 14 Dad let me take my first command at 19 years old. A 42 year partnership was born and we never looked back. In 1985 we fulfilled my fathers dream of building a brand new Fishermen. Lydia yachts got the contract, I'll never forget the day we backed her into the slip for the first time....He was so Proud, his goal had been reached. But 6 years later we decided to build the Sandy Hook Lady, a paddle wheel River boat. Dad was even prouder wearing those Captains Epilets .

All the lives he touched with his teachings are many over the years. I couldn't have had a better mentor, a better friend or an even better Dad. I was truly blessed to have him all these years.....It will be very tough moving on without him, he fished 5 days a week even at the end of the season when he could barely make it on and off the boat. He fought so hard and only wanted to fish one more time.

I Love you Dad, thank you for making me the Man I am in your shadow. Until we fish again pop.

[june181901]

The mourning for your Dad will reach beyond the angling community. He was one of a kind. Please accept my deepest condolences. May he rest in peace.

[jakesdad]

Ron and Family,

No words can express my condolences on the loss of Senior. Over the years you both had become more than just friends. We will miss his constant smile and enthusiasm for a sport he loved and his ability to teach. I think his love grew as he knew you also had a passion that he had instilled.

Once again the entire community grieves with you on your loss.

Henry

[mike1010]

Very sorry for your loss, Ron.

[Foul Hook]

Capt. Ron, Your father sounds like a great man. God bless you and your family.

[hammer4reel]

Cape Ron , very sorry for your loss .
Your father was a true gentleman .
While you won’t see him at the rail , I know he will be there in your heart each and every trip.

May the time until you fish together again be peaceful and just as rewarding as the time you shared here .
.

[dales529]

Sorry for your losses capt Ron. Your father was a pleasure to fish with and earned all the respect he received. A great man who will be missed by many except maybe the fluke!
As great of a man and fisherman he was I sense from your post that he was even a better father. Our thoughts are with you
RIP Sr.

[hammerin hank]

Ron,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad,
I loved fishing with him, and learning from him
And he made a dam good Taylor ham and egg sandwich
In our prayers and Memories
Hank

[Gremlin2009]

My condolences to you and your family

[Skolmann]

Deeply sorry for your loss.

[BT67]

My condolences to you and your family. Fished with your Dad when I was a teenager back in the early 80's, he was great captain and fisherman.

[Rocky]

I know you are feeling a loss right now but hopefully later you will see how blessed you have been to have had him by your side for so long. God speed.

[Merle31483]

May he rest in peace

[jsurmick]

I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad and your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I promise that I will remember to say a prayer on my trips to Atlantic Highlands!

[CaptMarc]

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. His dream came true and a second one came true when you got your ticket. He will be missed by everyone. RIP Capt Ron Sr.

[GDubya07]

Capt. Ron

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and your family sir

GDubs

[Pokerman1]

Dear Capt.,

I am very sorry for your losses. I am the oldest grandson of Henry Schaefer, who I'd bet is one of the "old newspaper guys" you reference. My grandfather always enjoyed fishing with you and your father, and I joined him on several occasions. I know he enjoyed getting the straight scoop from The Fisherman. I remember my grandfather making his evening calls for the updates, when I would visit him in the summertime. While this was approx. 35 years ago, it seems like it was yesterday.

My sincere condolences on behalf of my entire family.

Sincerely,

Joe Dressner

[Grady2]

Sad to here one of the greats has passed.I will always remember the Captain helping my daughters catch stripers when they could barely see over the rail.My regards to the family.

[Detour66]

So sorry for your loss's. Your Dad was a great man and will be missed. My condolences to you and your family.

[bunker dunker]

our prayers go out to you and the family Ron.what a great man,teacher and fisherman.i will always remember the time he took to teach me how to use a
nordic eel back in magic hour days.i know we tested his patience a little more than we should have.he will be missed.

[Pauls1976]

Captain Ron, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Before my family got a private boat. My father used to fish the Magic Hour 3-9 trips on the Fisherman routinely. As I got a little older, he took me on a private boat fishing for the first time and it was a nightmare. Scared the hell out of me as a little kid. Week after week he would try to get me on a Party Boat for the first time. Eventually, I decided to try it but was terrified at the same time. My father explained this to your Dad and he told my father he would do what he could to make this experience a great one. Before the trip, your father took me all over the boat showing and teaching me about the safety equipment and promised me we would all be safe and the weather was good to go. All throughout the trip, he would personally check on me and make sure I was comfortable and having fun. It did a hell of a job and helped create a fishing manic. A simple thank you would never do that moment justice.

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family!

[courbeco]

My deepest condolences. The old Fishermen was one of the first party boats that I fished on. Rest in Peace Capt. Ron Sr.:(

[captbogan]

God Bless you and your family Capt Ron

You and I have enjoyed sharing "dad" stories over the years. I know you will miss him.

[joetheplumber]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Met him a few times. He was a great man. Sending condolences to all of your family. RIP..
Remember one day we will all be in that big fishing boat in Heaven...swapping good fish tales...

[Tuna Tales]

Capt Ron:

Very sorry for your loss. Try and remember all of the good times.

I started fishing with your Dad in the 80s...3 to 9 bluefish chumming trips @ 17 Fathoms. Caught the crap out of them pretty much every trip.

Funny how you remember certain trips...one was a 4 to 7 ft sea from the South. I was just starting out and felt a tad queezy. My friends and the guys on the trip were taking bets how long it would take to me to fall off the bench. Well...I slept the whole way in and not once fell off the bench. Not sure who won or lost on that one. :)

Joe T.

[captbogan]

Sent to RFA as requested.

Great picture of Ron's dad

[swcody13]

Fair winds and following seas Capt. Ron.

[NoLimit]

Well at least he got to see the best striper run ever two years ago.

[RAMMFISH66]

Cap't Ron, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dad..I enjoyed many great fishing trips with you guys..he will be sorely missed..RIP capt Ron Sr.

[BigRock44]

my condolences, captain. if i could go back in time i would have spent more time fishing with my dad. you are very fortunate to have spent that precious time with him till the end.

[abbashaya]

sorry to hear this Capt Ron sr was one great guy and good teacher always liked to hang around him and get his advice, he will be missed,may he rest in peace.

[MattRedShirt]

My sincere condolences for your loss. He is inspiration to all of us - to pursue what you love.