DOVER - Ronald A. Noronowicz died Jan. 26, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Wilmington, on Sept. 18, 1943, the son of John J. and Alice B. Noronowicz. He graduated from St. Hedwig's in 1958 and Wilmington High School in 1962. In 1970 he completed training at New Castle County Vocational-Technical School to become a Machinist IV. In December 2000 he retired as a Master Machinist from the DuPont Edgemoor Plant to travel and enjoy his hobbies of woodworking, photography, and building computers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Noronowicz. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Allen) Noronowicz of Dover; his son, Michael Noronowicz and his wife Christy of New Castle; his step-daughter, Tracey Mulveny and husband Daniel of Wilmington, and their three daughters, Leila, Peri, and Rose; his sister, Sylvia T. McCool of Newark; two brothers, Joseph J. Noronowicz and wife Rebecca of Smyrna and Stanley J. Noronowicz of Lewes; several nieces and nephews; and former wife and good friend Alberta McCary. A funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna, where friends may call an hour before the services. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 330, Smyrna, DE 19977. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.