Ronald E. Peretti (Big R), 66, of Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania died on Friday, July 17, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born on February 25, 1954, son of the late Pete and Mary (Moore) Peretti.

Ronnie enjoyed auto mechanics. He was previously employed by Fayette Tire, Blackie's Transmission, J&J Auto, and Ryan's Tire. He most recently enjoyed helping his nephews build derby cars.

He is survived by his brother Rev. Peter L. Peretti, Jr. of Greensburg Pa., Christina A. Bonner and husband Richard of Ralph, Pa., and Annette M. Petrovich and husband John of Chestnut Ridge, Pa.; nieces and nephews, Scott A. Wible of Brownsville, Pa., Lori L. Cerja and husband Mark of Willow Park, TX, Lisa M. Wible of Ralph, Pa., Anthony J. Petrovich and wife Heather of Dunbar, Pa., Joseph R. Petrovich and wife Renee of Chestnut Ridge, Pa., and Johnetta N. Statler and husband Dustin of Moseley, Va., great nieces and nephews who he adored, Jacob and Kane Wible of Grindstone, Pa., Madelyn and Mark Cerja of Willow Park, TX, Hunter, Evan, and Emma Petrovich of Dunbar, Pa., Dominic Petrovich of Chestnut Ridge, Pa., and Daxtin Statler of Moseley, Va.

Friends will be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, PA on Wednesday, July 22 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.; and Thursday, July 23, until 9:15 am when Prayers of Transfer will be said.

The Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Saint Mary Nativity Church, 61 N. Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA, with Father Anthony Klimko as Celebrant and his brother, Father Peter L. Peretti, Jr. as Concelebrant.

Interment will follow at St. Hedwig Cemetery, Smock, PA. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com .