Ronald P. Liberto, Mars Supermarkets retiree
Ronald “Ronnie” P. Liberto, 79, of Ocean View, formerly of Joppa, Md., passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, June 26, 2022, at TidalHealth in Salisbury, Md.
Ronnie was born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 1, 1942, son of the late Charles P. Liberto and the late Clara May (Smith) Liberto. He worked for 47 years with Mars Supermarkets, starting first as a bagger and retiring in 2004 as their controller.
Ronnie was a member of the Elks Lodge 2645 in Ocean City, Md., East Sussex Moose Lodge 2542 in Roxana, Sussex County Eagles 4528 in Ocean View and a social member of the VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View. He also served as the treasurer of his homeowner’s association in the Providence community in Ocean View, and was on the board of the homeowner’s association of Palma Sola Shores in Bradenton, Fla. Ronnie was a model train enthusiast; however, his true passion was for his family. He enjoyed the time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Diane B. (Hess) Liberto; two daughters, Denise Pleasants and her husband Craig of Bridgeville and Lisa Liberto of Laurel; five grandchildren, C.J. Pleasants and his companion Samantha Aiken of Bridgeville, Owen Pleasants and his companion Stephanie Vera of Bridgeville, Ashley Munoz and her husband Jason of Salisbury, Md., Kendra Pleasants and her companion Hunter Henry of Laurel, and Ronnie Pleasants of Laurel; six great-grandchildren, Jaxon Munoz, Carys Munoz, Brooke Munoz, Colin Munoz, Cyler Aiken and Michael Pleasants; a great-granddaughter on the way, Lillian Pleasants; a sister, Donna Kuchmas of Perry Hall, Md.; and an aunt, Doris Kelly of Frankford.
A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Ronnie’s name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, mda.org.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
