"Deepest sympathy on behalf of all the Kronk family Cecilia D. Kronk Braczyk esp. MCBraczyk retired ATT Michigan and Telephone Pioneers and ED Kronk and Leonard Kronk and family especially Mary when younger those years that a choice was given and not today taken away. Some have no voice no choice no Say in anything when residing in a certain location or having to share with strangers. Words are never enough if spoken and need to be written."
In loving memory of
Edward C. Roney, III "Ted"
November 27, 1950 - September 3, 2022
Edward Charles Roney III, "Ted"
A funeral Mass will be celebrated for Edward "Ted" Charles Roney III at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms. He will lie in state beginning at 9:30 a.m. Visitation takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Chas. Verheyden Inc., 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m.
Ted, a longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Farms, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, of natural causes, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Brian (Gwendolyn), Kevin (Alyssa), Kelly Campbell (Christopher) and Edward "Ted" IV (partner Kathryn Kravitz); grandchildren, Charles and Katherine Campbell, Skye Drake and Luna Roney; five brothers and 14 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson, Austin; brother, Stephen John; nephew, Peter Christopher; and parents.
Born Nov. 27, 1950, in Detroit, to Edward Charles Roney Jr. and Eleanor Couzens Roney, Ted was the eldest of seven brothers. He graduated from Northwood University and married Diane Marie Stanek, his wife of 38 years, in 1984, at St. Paul on the Lake. They raised their extended family in Grosse Pointe.
Ted had a long career in automobile sales, working 28 years at Roy O'Brien Ford until his retirement in late 2019. Prior to that, Ted worked for Wood Motors in Detroit. He belonged to several organizations and clubs over the years, including the Otsego Ski Club, where he served on the National Ski Patrol for 50 years. Ted also served in the Grosse Pointe Farms Police Reserves, serving his community 43 years. He was a member of the 100 Club and The Players Club in Detroit.
A devout Catholic, active St. Paul parishioner and daily communicant for many decades, Ted also served in the St. Paul Ushers Club and was a Past Faithful Navigator, Grand Knight and 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was affectionately known to those close to him for his strong faith and encouraging people to go to Mass. He was a founding and proud member of the St. Paul Catholic Men's Fellowship group.
Ted was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He cared for people deeply and was liked by everyone who knew him. He was well-known for his gregarious smile and bone-crushing bear hugs that were a testament to his good nature and love of others. Ted was also a fanatical University of Notre Dame football fan, wearing and displaying school colors particularly on game days. He was very proud of his 36 years of sobriety and sponsored others in their quest for sober living.
Ted loved going "Up North" and grew up skiing at Otsego Ski Club with his parents and brothers. He served as a dedicated member of the Otsego Ski Patrol, helping many skiers throughout the years. Ted also enjoyed many summer and winter weekends with Diane and their children at the Roney family chalet on Kassuba Lake in Gaylord.
Interment is at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207.
Tributes
"Our Catholic Men's Fellowship at St. Paul's on the Lake will greatly miss Ted! He contributed to the development of virtuous friends and followers of Jesus. Council 12121 of the St. Paul's Knights of Columbus recognizes his 25 years of faithful service to the Church, St. Paul's School,
and the countless programs provided by the State and National KOC Councils. Vivat Jesus Ted
God rest your Soul with the Souls of the Faithful departed. JMJ
"
"Diane and Family, You are in my prayers. May you feel the peace, love, and comfort of the Heavenly Father. Gwenn Parker"
"Deepest sympathy for the loss of Edward. Sympathies for those of us left behind Words or cards are never enough but what is deep inside and what is done after is felt .MCBraczyk Michigan Telephone Pioneers."
"Diane I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you if you need anything. "
"On behalf of the Capuchin brothers I offer my deepest sympathies on the passing of Edward. It is truly humbling to receive memorial gifts in honor of his life. Please be assured of the brother's prayers for the entire Roney family during this great time of grief. May perpetual light shine upon Edward."
"Dear Diane and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Ted. You are all in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time. Please take care and know I am here if you need anything at all. Sincerely, Anastasia Macon"
"Dear Diane and Family Praying for you, your children and the entire Roney family in the loss of your husband. May God comfort and give you all strength during this time. Rowena Bostic Co-worker BCBSM "
"Diane, please accept our condolences on the passing of Ted. In December of 1971 I met Ted for the first time when I joined the Otsego Ski Patrol. He was a good guy and will be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely Roger and Janet Shoemaker"
"I remember a ski trip which Ted invited me up for the weekend at otsego ski resort. In Gaylord michigan. It was quite an honor since otsego ski club was a private club so I hadn't been there since the mid 1950. At the time he told me he had been a ski patrol there for nearly 50 years. I told him I remembered the I skied out to the river cabin with my dad. Well my mom and the rest of the kids went there by an army half-track vehicle because it was really just a shack out in the woods where we could get a cup of hot cocoa and take our ski boots off to warm up your Frozen toes from our leather ski boots that were water soaked by now. Ted told me the old ski shack had been torn down and replaced with a big modern warming shack. I told him I remembered when it when we used to take two rope toes to get to the top and that the ballroom slope was a single passenger chairlift. On the second day Ted told me he had to ski patrol on the cross country slopes so I told him I had never tried to cross country ski but it was interested if you could give me some skis. He told me we would meet with some other ski patrols for lunch. To to my surprise the other ski patrol personnel had brought all the grilling equipment and food for a great lunch. To top it off it was a sunny day and no wind. We talked about the first time I went on a snowmobile ride up at the their cabin and their family camping trips out west where I would have jumped at the chance to go with them."
"My sincere condolences to all the Roney families on their loss. Ted and I worked together at his dad?s Rochester and Grosse Point Ski Huts back in the mid seventies. We spent many a great night in Las Vegas at the annual Ski Show and really got to know each other. He will be missed very much. Always a kind, nice, generous man. "
"My sympathy, thoughts and prayers reach out to Ted's family at this sad time . I've known him through St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School, and Roy O'Brien Ford . His charming personality enhanced by his smiling Irish eyes and broad smile endeared him to everyone. May he rest in peace in his heavenly home . "
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Romeu family. We knew Ted through St. paul on the Lake Catholic Church as well as Roy O?Brien Ford. Ted was a consummate professional, a devoted son and father, a devout Catholic. We will miss his beautiful smile and endearing personality. "
"We always looked forward to seeing Ted and his family at Otsego. We patrolled with him for 40 years and he will always be one of the best parts of our Ski Patrol memories. You always knew him to be kind to all, going out of his way to do his best and encourage the best in everyone. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of such a fine man. "