Ronald A. Secia, 86
Ronald A. Secia, 86, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday April 9, 2026 surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Irene E. "Betsy" (Huggins) Secia.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Jessie (Mello) Secia, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life. He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School
Ronald was a builder who owned and operated Northeast Design Build Associates at 56 Main Street in Fairhaven.
An avid golfer, he had been a member of the Reservation Golf Club, the Hawthorne Country Club, the Whaling City Golf Club, and the Allendale Country Club. He also enjoyed playing cards.
He is survived by his wife Betsy; his children, Brian Secia and wife Paula, Kevin Secia, Bethany Abde, and Daniel Secia and wife Traci; his grandchildren, Amanda Secia, Tony Secia, Mark Secia, Stephen Boardman, Parker Pereira, and Ryan Secia; his great-grandchildren, Makayla Secia, Madilyn Brown, Mallory Vaske, Maddox Vaske, Marshall Vaske, Henry Boardman, Lydia Boardman, Charles Boardman, Aryanna Secia, Bently Secia, and Dylan Secia; and his great-great-grandchildren:, Magnolia Hollister and Souline Screnci.
He was predeceased by his grandsons, David Secia and Eric Secia.
His memorial service will be held on Thursday April 23rd at 11 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday April 22nd from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
