RONALD V. CANUTI age 78 of Mount Morris, died Saturday March 19, 2016 in Wayland, NY.  He was born the son of Val and Beulah (Hall) Canuti on September 19, 1937 in Nunda, NY.  He was a veteran of the Army and the National Guard.  He married Doris Smith on June 11, 1961.  Prior to his retirement he work for 5 years at Lapp Industries in LeRoy and Industrial Ceramics (Pinco) in Lima for nearly 30 years.  He was a 55 year member of the Mount Morris Fire Department having served in the Active Hose Company and currently of the Living Stream Company, He was Livingston County Firemen of the Year in 1993.  He was a medic and driver for the Mt. Morris Ambulance for many years.

He is survived by 3 children Darla Freeman of Mt. Morris, Randy and Stephen (Tammy) Canuti both of Dansville.  9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  His sister Valerie (Barry Sanford) Canute of Dalton.  Many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear and loving friends.  He was predeceased by his wife Doris in 2004 and brother Robert in 2014.

Friends may call Wednesday from 1-4 pm at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 pm.  Interment with military honors at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Mount Morris Fire Department or American Cancer Society.  Sign the online registry at

www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com