Ronald F. Darder, of Long Eddy, NY, died Friday, September 20, 2013, at his home. He was 85years of age. He was a devoted family man who doted on his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was also very active in community service. Anyone who knew Ronald knew of his penchant for telling the many tales of his life - of days spent hunting, fishing, working or serving his country. A proud husband, father and grandfather, he also had many stories to tell about those he loved. The son of Mario and June Lytell Darder. He was born November 30, 1927 in Fallsburg, NY.Mr. Darder was a WWII Navy Veteran; member of Laborers Union #7, member of St. Patrick's Church in Long Eddy; member of the Knights of Columbus; and one of the founders of the Basket Historical Society.He is survived by three half sisters Georgette Seiden, Alice Creech and Anna Fadrowski; a daughter, Rhonda Gillow of Long Eddy; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Daniel and Deborah Darder and Michael and Kim Darder, all of Long Eddy; 12 grandchildren, Monica Bomgaars, Carmen, Beau and Mariah Gillow, Adam, Josh and Nate Darder, Forest, Autumn and Orion Darder and Shaun and Chelcie Darder; 7 great-grandchildren, Arie & Ben Bomgaars, Zoe Warren, Sarah Darder, Grace and Jack Darder, and Rose Darder; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion Darder; two sisters, Nena Meyer and Lola Ferris, and a brother, Mario Darder, Jr.; a son, Timothy Darder, and son-in-law Paul Gillow.Friends may call at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel in Hancock on Monday, September 23, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Patrick's Church in Long Eddy at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Burial will be made in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Long Eddy at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Catksill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.