Ronald Salvatore Starnieri, age 63, of Douglasville, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2010. He was born May 21, 1946 in Canton, OH, son of the late Albert and Frances Maugeri Starnieri. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served his country during the Viet Nam Conflict, and was a member of the Viet Nam Veterans Association. Mr. Starnieri was a retired banker with Wachovia Bank; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a volunteer with the American Red Cross.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Starnieri; daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Jim Clark, Suzanne and Chad Pannell; grandchildren, Adam Clark, Nathan Clark, Carter Pannell, Cole Pannell, Libby Pannell, Chayse Pannell and Cohen Pannell; sisters, Alberta Northrup; Marlene Hoover and her husband John, Sherri Lewis and her husband Bob; brothers, James Starnieri and his wife Sandy, Jeff Starnieri and his wife Cindy; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, May 10, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM, with a Rosary Service at 7:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Rosehaven Memorial Park.

While flowers are appreciated, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1825 Barrett Lakes Boulevard, Suite 280, Kennesaw, GA 30144, (770) 429-0089,www.cancer.org