Ronald J. Erickson, age 77, of Vernon, CT, passed away February 17, 2021. He was born in Manchester, CT on June 15, 1943. Ron lived with his sister, Linda Lange of Vernon for the past 16 years. Ron was a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester, CT. His greatest passion was music. He sang in several choirs and was a soloist extraordinaire. Ron was a fifty plus year member of the Manchester Masonic Lodge #73 and Friendship Lodge #145. He took great pride in this accomplishment. Ron was very social and will be missed by many. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Evelyn Erickson. He leaves his sister, Linda Lange; his brother, Richard and Judy Erickson of North Carolina, their children: Diana, Debi and Jeffrey; his niece, Kristin and John Ramondetta and their sons, Zachary and Noah of Glastonbury; his nephew, Jonathan and Jennifer Lange, their sons: Aaron, Adam and Andrew of Tolland. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. Burial will be in East Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Manchester Masonic Lodge #73, 25 E. Center St., Manchester, CT, 06040 or Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church St. Manchester, CT 06040. To leave a memory or message of condolence, please visit www.holmeswatkins.com