New Bedford – Ronald Pacheco, age 68 of Dartmouth, passed away April 4, 2018 at St Lukes Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the husband of Linda (Mello) Pacheco .
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ernest and Georgiana (Viera) Pacheco. He resided in Dartmouth and previously lived in New Bedford and Clearwater, Florida.
Ronald graduated from New Bedford High School. He then joined the United States Marine Corp and served in Vietnam. He worked at Walpole State Prison and then became a Police Officer for the City of New Bedford until his Retirement.
Ronald was an avid Red Sox fan and also loved his New England Patriots. He liked spending time with his family and adored hid grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; 2 sons, Ronnie Pacheco and his companion Karen Rush, Barry Pacheco and his wife Jessica Pacheco of Dartmouth, his beloved granddaughters Adyson Pacheco and Emma Pacheco, Alexander Cardona and the late Holly Medeiros, a sister Linda Harwood and her husband Gary, a niece Krystal Harwood of New Bedford and several cousins and godchildren.
Special thanks to Joseph Lopes who was like a brother to him and Michael Petty and Kevin Harrington who he considered family.
In Accordance with his wishes Ron was cremated and a celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday April 17th from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home with a service to take place during that time.
Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740