Ronald Hilton Fauria

passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on July 6, 1935 and was 75 years of age. Ron contended he was "Too Tough To Die" while he fought the seven year fight with cancer. He surrendered only when his body no longer was with his spirit in the fight. The gift of RF's wisdom and generosity so freely imparted on all that knew him enriched the lives of all. Ron grew up in Arcadia, CA and later graduated from UCLA. He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI). He retired from the Title Insurance Industry. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Teresa, their daughter Chelsea his sons Brett and Dirk and daughter Lisa (from his previous marriage to Elaine Tassin, dec.) and their five children, brothers Ramon and Johnny. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Catherine's of Sienna, 990 Temple Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island, WA.