Ronald Campea

RONALD CAMPEA, 64, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Nov. 26, 2016. He was born Sept. 9, 1952, in Chicago, Ill., to John and Helen (Charlton) Campea. Ron was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and absolutely loved to cook. His specialty was raisin meatballs with a secret Italian sauce that was perfected over the family for generations. Ron was loving, never late, always unique, and often very sarcastic. He was a proud and active 32nd Degree Mason and lifetime member. Ron was a food pantry volunteer and often ran in charitable 5k races. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 36 years, Cindy Campea; and sister, Linda Davis. Survivors include his son, Michael Allen Campea of England, Ark.; daughter Dawn Michelle Campea Brigman of North Little Rock; brother, Robert Campea of Hot Springs; sister, Suzanne Wittenberg (Rodney) of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Austin Campea and Kira Brigman; great-grandchild, Jeremiah Campea; one niece and two nephews. A celebration of Ron's life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tom Ackerman officiating. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.