Ronald Anthony Chislaghi – Mooresville, N.C.

Ronald Anthony Chislaghi, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Brookdale Peach-tree, Statesville, N.C. Born May 3, 1939, in Monongahela, he was a son of the late Hugo and Irma Bercini Chislaghi. Mr. Chislaghi was a graduate of Slippery Rock University and earned his master’s degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. He was a retired teacher, having taught sixth-grade math and science for 30 years. Mr. Chislaghi enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping and gardening. Mr. Chislaghi was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an N.C. Certified Emergency Medical Technician who volunteered with the American Red Cross and North Mecklenburg Rescue Squad. He was also a great dog lover and was never without a pet. Mr. Chislaghi was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita Marie Chislaghi Nantz McRacken (Mark). He is survived by his wife, Jean Bowers Chislaghi, whom he married Dec. 17, 1966; daughters, Myra Lynn Chislaghi Falletta (Tony) and Rhonda Jean Chislaghi; brother, Donald Chislaghi (Rita); grandson, Joshua Hunter Nantz; step-grandchildren, Drew, Molly and Caroline McRacken and Nino Falletta; nieces and nephews, Matthew Bowers, Brian Bowers, Mark Bowers (Christine), Christine Bowers Anna (Mark), Jennifer Chislaghi, and Cathy Chislaghi Roberts (Jason); and several great-nieces and great-nephews, including Jonah and Megan Roberts. A graveside service was held Friday, March 18, 2022, at Salisbury National Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Rockness officiating. The family received friends Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville. CAVIN-COOK FUNERAL HOME, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mr. Chislaghi. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iredell County Hospice and Palliative Care, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.