Obituary of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

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Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr. (born September 26, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York) was a criminal who was known for being a mass murderer in Amityville, Long Island, New York. He as famously convicted for the 1974 killings of his father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters. The events were the inspiration for the book and film versions of “The Amityville Horror.” Ronald died on March 12, 2021 and his death was because of an unknown reason. He died in prison at age 69.

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Ronald DeFeo Jr. Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: DeFeo Jr., Ronald
    • Common Name: Ronald DeFeo Jr.
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 26, 1951
    • Age: 69 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ron, Ronny
    • Occupation: Criminal
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Ronald's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr.
    • Father: Ronald DeFeo Sr. (1930-1974)
    • Mother: Louise DeFeo (1931-1974
    • Brother(s):
      • John Matthew DeFeo (1965-1974)
      • Marc DeFeo (1962-1974)
    • Sister(s):
      • Dawn DeFeo (1956-1974)
      • Allison DeFeo (1961-1974)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Geraldine Gates (married 1989-divorced 1993)
      • Barbara Puco (married 1994-divorced 1999)
      • Nissa Burkhalter (married 2012-divorced 2015)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

CriminalAmerican Born on September 26th Born in 1951 Born in New York Died in 2021 Died at age 69 Died from Undisclosed reason

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"Ronald DeFeo Jr. was killed while in prison at age 69 on March 12, 202."

"Ronald DeFeo Jr. was a hard worker and a kind-hearted person. He was always there for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Ronald DeFeo Jr. will be remembered for the tragic events that defined his life and the impact it had on those around him. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-31 00:43:03
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