Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Vallet, 88, of Manlius died on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
Since his ordination in 1955, Rev. Vallet spent his entire life in ministry, serving as pastor at many churches in New York. He was a gifted leader in the area of stewardship, serving in that capacity with American Baptist Churches of New York State, American Baptist Churches USA, the National Council of Churches, and the Ecumenical Stewardship Center, and published a series of books about stewardship.
He was predeceased by two children, William Carey Vallet and Adoniram Judson Vallet. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Marie (McMindes) Vallet; daughters, Heather (Paul) Richards of East Syracuse and Kristen Vallet of Syracuse; a son, Ronald (Heather) Vallet, Jr. of Manlius; grandchildren, Matthew, Nikita, Nicholas and Davahn Richards, Carly, Benjamin, Luke and Hailey Vallet, and Taylor and Toby Tummino.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 12 from 4-7 p.m. in the Eastwood Baptist Church, with a brief blessing service at 7 p.m. A formal Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missions at Fay Road Baptist Church, 750 Fay Road, Syracuse 13219. To leave an online condolence, visit www.shepardsonfh.com.
By the Observer
