Ronald H. Baile

On August 3, 2024, of Haddon Township, NJ, age 76 years. Beloved husband of nearly 54 years to Gwenne. Devoted Father of Christopher Baile. Dear brother of Melissa Baile and Dayl Baile (Linda). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ron was raised in Gloucester City, NJ, where he graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1966. The then served in the U.S. Army in the Signal Corps during Vietnam. After his service in the Army Ron went on to enjoy a lengthy career with NJ Bell Telephone which eventually became Verizon. After retirement at age 55, Ron continued to keep active. He had a love and passion for the railroad. He became a certified conductor and engineer on the Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad. Additionally, Ron was Master Model Railroader No. 496 in the National Model Railroad Association, past president of the Gateway Model RR Club, past board member of the Mid-East Region of the National Model RR Association, and past Secretary of the West Jersey Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Outside of the railroad, Ron was previously active with the Philly Fixers Guild, several historical societies, a past docent with the Gloucester City Historical Society Museum, and a past commander of the Gloucester City VFW Post 3620. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Thursday evening, August 8, 2024, from 7 to 9PM at the POPIOLEK FUNERAL HOME, 400 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to either the West Jersey Chapter National Railway Historical Society, https://wjcnrhs.square.site/product/donate/3 or the Voorhees Animal Welfare Association, www.awanj.org. To express condolences, please visit www.njfuneralhome.net