Ronald H. Trippy, Sr., 82, of Westfield passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie, PA. He was born on March 18, 1944 in Westfield, the son of the late C. Herbert and Grace M. Calarco Trippy.
Ron had worked for Weber-Knapp for 18 years in Jamestown, sold fire equipment for Nuttal Fire Equipment Service and Sales for 10 years and worked in the family restaurant business -- Grace's Family Restaurant in Mayville -- for over 25 years.
He was a life member and past Chief of the Westfield Fire Department, where he served for 24 years. He was also a life member of the Mayville Fire Department and past Chief after serving for 17 years. Ron was also a member and previous President of the Chautauqua County Fire Chiefs Association, a member and previous Chairman of the Chautauqua County Fire Advisory Board, member of the New York State Fire Chiefs Association, life member of the Southwestern Firemen's Association, member of the Chautauqua County Traffic Safety Board, member of Chautauqua County DWI Board, and a member of the Moose Lodge 118 of Westfield.
Ron enjoyed the fire service, cooking and most of all, time with his family. He was a father and mentor to many and provided a safe and fun environment for his children's friends, and loved them all like his own.
He is survived by his loving wife and love of his life, Janice Nutt Trippy, whom he married on June 13, 1992; five children, Ronald (Kathleen) Trippy, Jr., Renee (Mark) Kawski, Rochelle (Jamie) Mekus, Cindy (Tommy) Grimland and Donna (Frank) Darter; nine grandchildren, Dillon (Ashley) Kawski, Lucas (Luisa) Kawski, Alexandra (Sarah) Trippy, Amelia Trippy, Avery Mekus, Aubrey Mekus, Dylan (Kathleen) Foley, Josh (Jennifer) Grimland and Eli (Erin) Grimland; seven great-grandchildren, Harper Grace Kawski, Mia Foley, Luke Foley, Kalie (Robin) Smith, Hannah (Grant) Lemmond, Madison Grimland and Mason Grimland; two great-great-grandchildren, Ellie Smith and Noah Lemmond; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Raymond and Irene Nutt; and a stepson, Steven Rothwell.
The funeral, with Firemen's Services, will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 3:00 PM at the Freay Funeral Home, 139 South Erie Street in Mayville. The Rev. Mark Parsons will officiate. Friends will be received for two hours prior to the service, also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to any volunteer fire department.
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com.
