Ronald Stephen Gajdos, a longtime resident of Stormville, New York, passed away on June 8, 2024.

He was born on October 12, 1938 in Bayonne, New Jersey to Stephen and Catherine (Rencko) Gajdos. He attended New Jersey Institute of Technology where he received his engineering degree and went to work for IBM from which retired in 1999. When his children were young, he enjoyed visits to Wildwood Crest, NJ with his wife and kids every August. Ronald looked forward to his cruises every January to the Caribbean with his family. He loved watching baseball and football. He even had season tickets to the Hudson Valley Renegades which he shared with his wife of 59 years, Joanne (Antalek) Gajdos and they loved these little outings together.

Ronald loved and adored his grandchildren and most recently his 2 great granddaughters. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Joanne (Antalek) Gajdos who loved him more than words can say. He is also survived by his sister, Rosalie Gajdos and her partner Kathleen Burrell, and his children, Samantha Lipsey, Michael Gajdos and wife Lisa, Aimee-Jo Gajdos and wife Francine Lapierre, Allen Gajdos and wife Grace. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Krystal Grittini and husband Michael. Kyrstie Calabrese and husband Frank, Michael Gajdos and Kai Gajdos; and his great granddaughters, Olivia Calabrese and Brielle Grittini and step granddaughters Charlotte and Emma Calabrese.

The family would like to thank the nurses on the 4th floor south of Vassar Brothers Medical Center that had such compassion for Ronald and our family especially Laura and Aaron and Hospice of the Hudson Valley.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 3-7pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hudson Valley Hospice.