Ron's family emigrated from England to Australia in 1952 - settling in Sydney. His career aspirations took him from Sydney Australia to New York and Manhattan. He obtained his Green Card, and called New York "home". He did come back to Australia for family visits, and any family visiting USA, always stopped off in New York to spend time with him. But his life and passion belonged to New York. His middle name comes from his grandfather in Malta - Lewis (or Louis) Abela. As of 2015, his sister Dorothy and family, and brother Stephen, are still living in Australia. Sincere thanks and appreciation to The Hart Island Project for allowing his family and friends to honour this wonderful man.