Mr. Ronald Krotoszynski

April 5, 1944 - July 25, 2021

After a long and courageous fight with several chronic illnesses, Mr. Ronald J. Krotoszynski, Sr., 77, of Moss Point, MS, passed from this life on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1944 in Erie, PA. Ron was an alumnus of Gannon University and earned an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was an aviator, flight instructor, and lieutenant in the US Navy, and an engineer at Ingalls Shipbuilding of 40 years. Ron cherished his time with his family, whose interests he always put first, and was a devoted husband of 46 years and a much loved father, grandfather, and brother. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Jamison Krotoszynski, and parents, Stanley and Stella Krotoszynski. He is survived by his loving sons, Ronald Krotoszynski, Jr., of Stanton, VA; David Russell and wife, Roxanne Krotoszynski, of Raleigh, NC; sister, Susan Freed, of Erie, PA; grandchildren, Dana and Arya Krotoszynski, of Raleigh, NC. Given his love of community and desire not to place anyone in harm’s way due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Victories Church, Pascagoula, MS, in the Spring of 2022. A fellowship will immediately follow in the parish hall for all friends. Arrangements made by Holder-Wells Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com. Consistent with his wishes, the family will establish a memorial scholarship fund in Ron’s name at Gannon University and memorial donations may be made to this scholarship fund Holder-Wells Funeral Home 4007 Main Street Moss Point, Mississippi 39563 is in charge of the arrangements.