Ronald Eugene Cozze

Ronald Eugene Cozze, age 80, died July 11, 2023 peacefully at home in Flemington Borough NJ with his loving wife of 59 years, Linda, by his side.

Born July 30, 1942 in Glen Gardner NJ, Ron was the son of the late Frank and Helen Victoria (Sadorski) Cozze, Jr. He grew up in Clinton NJ, was a graduate of North Hunterdon High Regional High School and lived in Hunterdon County his whole life.

Ron served his country as an Airman in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1961. He later attended the Burlington County Police Academy and joined the Flemington Police Department in 1969 as a Patrol Officer. Ron was promoted to Detective in 1979 until his retirement in 2001 after 32 years of service.

Ron was a member of the Flemington Moose Lodge, the Flemington VFW Post 7856, and the Flemington Elks Lodge #1928. He enjoyed playing golf with his brother-in-law, James Van Natta and the other members of the Sunday Morning Golf Club, as well as listening to country music. Ron was a good cook and loved a good pizza, whether from a local pizza shop, or making some of his delicious fare. He grew tomatoes in his garden that added a special flavor to the pizza he made at home.

He loved following space travel and airplanes; eventually obtaining his pilot’s license to be able to fly on his own. Some of his fondest moments were attending the former Flemington Speedway where he often assisted some of the local drivers and their teams. Ron could often be found watching a ballgame, especially the New York Yankees or the NY Football Giants.

Ron and Linda enjoyed travelling throughout the United States and abroad. Favorite trips included tours of France and Italy by train and motorhome trips to the American West.  The two enjoyed spending many happy times at their home in Cypress Cove in Kissimmee FL.

In addition to his parents, Ron was predeceased by his step-brother, Frank Clark Cozze. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Keiderling) Cozze, his sister and brother-in-law, Katherine Joyce Cozze Van Natta and and James E. Van Natta, his sister-in-law, Lisa G. Keiderling, his brother-in-law, Jan Keiderling, and his six nieces and nephews, Kristal Waldron, James E. Van Natta Jr., Joelle Faust, Karyn Hissner, Kari Viland and Kelley Chiappetta, as well as several cousins, great nieces, great nephews and many who enjoyed his friendship throughout the years. Ron was adored by and will be missed by his two dogs, Marcy and Reggie.

Memorial services for Ron, officiated by the Rev. Christopher Small, will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. Interment with military honors in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown PA will take place at later date. Calling hours will be Monday from 4:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home.

For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.