Five to Fight: A Campaign for Iona University Athletics
Ronald J. Nardozzi '87, '91MBA Endowed Scholarship
Purpose
Established in 2017, the Ronald J. Nardozzi '87, '91MBA Endowed Scholarship supports undergraduate students at Iona University. Preference is given to incoming freshmen students in the LaPenta School of Business. (61770)
History
Ronald (Ron) Joseph Nardozzi was born and raised in New Rochelle. He played baseball all through his childhood. Educated in the public schools and later at Iona, as a first generation college graduate - he would eventually become CFO and Vice President of the Americas for a multinational, billion dollar company called Ravago.
Ron married his best friend in 1988 and they raised two children, who he adored, in Connecticut. His family came first and he never missed an event, whether a performance, a swim meet or parents’ night. He made time for everyone, regardless of his pressure at work.
His calm demeanor belied a quick wit and an uncanny ability to come up with very funny nicknames for everyone he knew and loved. He had a love-hate relationship with golf and peanut m&ms. He was admired and respected by all who knew him. His personality mixed with his humor made him someone you wanted to be around. He was one of the good ones. He is deeply missed on a daily basis.