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RIP!

God Bless. Thanks for the smiles.

We are going to miss you! Godspeed!

All of Philadelphia has lost a radio legend.

RIP Ron.

Gonna Miss Big Ron. So thankful to have heard him originally while he was at KFI. :( John

BIG RON - you will be missed!

God Bless you Big Ron....You will be missed!

You will be dearly missed.

you will be missed big guy

Big Ron, I am going to miss you. Since Oct, 2001 when you came to WOGL you could always be there to lift up my mood if I had a bad day. You are a legend in Philadelphia. I won a T-Shirt from a WFIL Happy Hour in 1977 because I knew a trivia question about you. May God be with you.

Condolences to all of Ron's family, friends, colleagues and listeners. Very sad indeed. God bless you, Big Ron.

My brother worked with Big Ron during his days at KIIS FM in L.A. and I got to meet him quite often. As loyal listeners during his time at KFI, we were in awe one we got to hang out with him. I always dug his style and his weather reports where "they were enjoying 69 (degrees)" in any given city. There was a beach ball in the KIIS FM studio that all the jocks signed and Big Ron's read, "In the twilight of another mediocre career." I beg to differ. The man was just an awesome air personality and will be missed. God bless you, Big Ron.

I loved listening to Ron on the way home from work every evening. His sense of humor was great & I loved his picking on Bob Kelly. He was so quick witted. I'll miss him.

I miss Ron SO much already. He was such a wonderful friend to me...and the "top of the heap" in radio. God bless you, Big. I hope you're in a much better place now - pain free. - Jeffrey T. Mason

I used to love to hear Big Ron after work. My prayers are with his family (radio family, too!)

You gave me so many smiles, now there are only tears. KISS...

Heaven has a new DJ. Big Ron will be missed.

rest in peace big ron.

Incredible Talent. Also worked at the World Famous K-ROQ as "Eugene Oregon"

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Big Ron's passing. We love you ans miss you, Big Ron. Rest in peace.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. We love you and miss you. Rest in Peace.

big we all will miss you a lot you where a a great person to chat with you plz rip big ron

What a shock to hear about Big Ron's Passing. We live you and miss you. Rest in Peace.

Ron O'Brien was the inspiration for my start in radio...rest in peace Big Ron.

unbelievable I had hoped you were the one to call my name for the vacation a day give away you cracked me up and were a pleasure to listen to. goodbye and God Bless

Ron ... you were a good friend. RIP with the angels .. start a radio station up there so those that go up and not down will have a gig when they arrive! Much love sweetie .. you know that and knew that always.

well, Ron .. ain't that the truth! So honored you were my friend. You know and knew I loved you .. Start a station up there for those of us who end up there where you are with the angels .. and we'll do it all again! Much love and peace to you .. RIP!

You were the best part of my afternoon. I always looked forward to hearing you in the afternoon. God Bless.

you were the best big ron- you made the ride home bearable- you will be missed

What a great guy and Voice you had and still have!!!!:))

God Bless, you always put a smile on my face when I listened to you. You always made me think of the good times with the music you played. Heaven will be rocking tonight, goodbye Boss Jock.

we'll miss you but now your working that big radio station in the sky

I listened to you while at work and truly enjoyed your program on a daily basis. WOGL will not be the same without you! My deepest condolences to your mother and the rest of your family. You will stay in my prayers.

WOGL will not be the same without you!

My thoughts are with everyone who holds Big Ron near and dear to their heart!

What a Voice!!!!

So sad, and will miss him so bad. You are one of the finest, Big Ron, and will be a tough act to follow.

you will be missed, dearly

Big Ron you were the best DJ I've heard in the ten years I've been in the listening area. We had a lot of fun on the phones! RIP my buddy! Beatle Bob Newtown,Pa.

We will miss you dearly! Rest in Peace

hey ron say hi too whitey when you see him. you made listening enjoyable, thanks forever h

You & Bob Kelly made my ride home so enjoyable. I actually would just start laughing at the two of them. He was a fun DJ putting smiles on your face and that is special

All of Philadelphis will miss you Big Ron. Job WELL DONE!

I never had the pleasure to meet Big Ron but he came into my place of work my ride home and into my home every Monday thru Friday. I feel like we have been friends and just like all friends it is hard to say good by. He had to be one of the happiest men on the radio. You could just feel the love for what he did come thru. Ron you will be missed and thought of always.May God open his arms and hold you thee forever. L.S.

RIP---MISS U

My condolences to Ron's mother. May you find some peace in knowing how much joy Ron gave us all who enjoy this station. God Bless...

I'll miss your upbeat style. Heaven got a winner

We will miss you!

Will miss a fellow passionate Beatles fan! Say hi to John and George!

Blessings to BIG Ron and his family. We Have truely lost a GREAT man and on air personality! You had many loyal fans here in Philly. May you rest in peace big guy.

My afternoons will never be the same. We will miss you much.......

Talk about a jock who never was off in terms of his excitement level. Ron was the consumate pro. As a former jock, Ron and I would share stories and when I would call him, he always remembered my voice. Coming from him, that was a huge compliment. Rest in peace. Paul Troy (aka Gary Phillips)

Big Ron you will be greatly missed thnaks for the memories..Go with the Angels

God Bless you, you will be missed.

I will miss the ride home from work

You were alwys my afternoon pick-me-up at work. You will be sorely missed.

I already miss your jolly voice on my ride home from work each day. Keep the music playing in heaven. God Bless you Big Ron

I met Ron while in school at the University of Iowa. He was working on of his first jobs in Indianola, Iowa at KBAB. Even thenhe was one of the greatest jocks I had ever heard. He was born to do this. God bless you.

Your incredible wit and humor helped me through the daily drove home. I will be lost without it.

He made you smile on a rainy day..he made you smile every day! You are deeply missed!

You will be missed, rest with the Lord!

Gonna miss you big ron. you will be dearly missed.

I listened to you in Cali for years, and then on the Web in Philly. I'll miss you very much! Bette in California

Philadelphia has lost one of the kindest radio host on the air today. I always told Big Ron that it was HIS program that got me home from work every single day. He was a true legend. You will be greatly missed my friend. R.I.P..in that big Rock n Roll Heaven in the sky.....(your friend Lynne from Warminster)

I listened to you every day while at work. You were my pick-me-up when things got hectic. Thanks for the laughs. You will be sorely mssed.

GOD SPEED BIG RON.YOUR CHEERY VOICE WILL BE SORELY MISSED

wogl has lost another legend in the radio business. we will miss you big ron.

You were a sweetheart. RIP Big Guy. You will be greatly missed

We'll see you in the rock n roll hall of fame in the sky.

The ride home won't be quite the same. God Bless you Ron

THE DRIVE HOME WON'T BE THE SAME! HEAVEN JUST GOT A LITTLE RICHER

You were a sweetheart. You will be surly missed

big ron and hi lit together rock and rollen for rich ashburn gonna miss your voice man god bless ya...

God Bless Philly's Best! Class Broadcaster and always brought smiles when we listened. We will miss you.

I'll miss you on my ride home from work.

Heaven has a dance party today..Big Ron is there. Thank you for the good times!

Listening to you made me laugh-I felt young again. I'll miss those moments dreadfully when your laugh would shake me out of the doldrums...

Song we both loved- "I Will Always Think About You" (New Colony 6) Aloha & God Bless-Debbie S*M*I*L*E

You were a sweetheart. RIP

I so enjoyed listening to you tease Bob Kelly

You made the last 2 hrs at work fly by with your sense of humor... You will be missed.

That you Big Ron for all the memories. I loved tring to call in for your lost hit. didn't always get though but it was fun. A great radion personanlity. Your big heart came though t he air ways. May you be at peace & in God s care.Thank you & we will miss you. Steve

Thanks for the hours of entertainment and helping to ease my commute home Ron. RIP.

I loved your afternoons on my drive home from work

WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS

I had such fun working down the hall from Big Ron when I was at WPHT. He was one of the best and will be sorelymissed! RIP Ron!! Jeff Katz

Thanks for the hours of entertainment and to help ease my commute. RIP Ron.

My Ride Home From Work Will Never Be The Same Without My Co-Pilot BIG RON To Make it Bearable Thanks For All The Great Memories... YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED

You were bigger than life and will be truly missed!

I will miss hearing your voice and i will only have the memories of you when i was one of your favorite interns when you worked at another station.

Always pleasant on air & phone- How's that "Stairway to Heaven?" Aloha Sweetie! S*M*I*L*E

Ron was my inspiration, a gentle friend and true talent. All of radio is less without him. (J.R. Russ)

Thanks for the laughs & smiles on the ride home

Sure gonna miss you... heard you first at the Great-138 KUDL

Gonna miss the Big way you impacted our lives... God Bless

Too young to be gone. I am sure you are in radio heaven.

You would light up my day...You will be missed.

You were the best. I enjoyed listing to you on my why home from work. You made me laugh. You will be missed

Another golden voice silenced. Big Ron we will miss you. From all your fans!! God Bless.

Your incredible wit and sense of humor helped me through my daily drive home. I will be lost without it.

Thanks for the laughs and smiles.

It was always so nice to have you around the kitchen when I was preparing dinner and cleaning up the mess. Rest in peace big guy. You will be missed. someone has very big shoes to fill.

It was always so nice to prepare dinner and clean up the mess with you in the background. You will be missed. someone has really big shoes to fill.

big ron you will be missed by alot of your fan's but not forgotten. god bless you and RIP!

RIP big guy.You will be missed as you always kept me company while I was preparing dinner and clenaing up afterwards. RIP

I'll miss your voice forever, Big Ron! God Bless!

I will miss those little gems you brought back if only for one afternoon.

Know wonder you were BIG Ron, you gave big to your radio fans and we loved every minute of your broadcast. Many condolences to your wonderful mother an d your great staff at WOGL, you will be always be a part of making us feel happy, just by the tone ofyour voice, we knew we were in great company. Thanks we are a better people knowing you.

Your voice was a smile to all who listened to you. We won't forget you.

Deepest sympathy to your Mom, Your Co-Workers, & Us-Your Radio Family.You Didn"t Know Us...But We Felt Like We Knew You.

I used to listen to you on WNBC & other Phila. stations in the past. You could have worked anywhere but you chose Phila. 11 yrs. ago. Your mom should be proud of your career.

Rest in Peace, Big Ron, loved your show. Heaven was given an angel

I loved his laugh. I smiled through his entire show. What an incredible loss to all of us and his family.

Yesterday God was sent an angel. We'll miss you deeply.

I will miss your friendly voice on the radio everyday. I enjoyed listening to you. Condolences to your family. We will miss you.

in rock & roll Heaven, Big Ron. May God bless your soul.

I have listened to you since you have started working for wogl my heart an soul goes out to you

Our heartfelt condolences to your Mom, your friends and family. We will miss you and we will always remember you. Always!

my days will never be the same with out you! Rest in Peace LWS

BIG Ron will be missed in a BIG way!

You and your voice will surley be missed on the radio

Big Ron, it was the high point of my day just to hear your voice. You always brought smiles a great memories with the music you played. Thanks!

Look down on us from time to time and remember all of those who admired and respected you and all of the wonderful music that you played over the years. I will miss all of the great music and your great sense of humor over the air. RIP. Sincere sympathy to your family and friends.

Big Ron, You gave so much your radio fans. You will be greatly missed.. My prays to your family and your WOGL family. Thanks for all the wonderful memories.

Your show has always been there for my ridehome from work. I will always miss hearing your voice. May God be with you and your Family. You will always be missed. Now w will see you when we see the Brightest Star in the sky, because we will know that you are God' newest Angel and Heaven's Disc Jockey. Godspeed.

You always sounded so upbeat & happy.. It was a pleasure listening to you !!

What a pleasure it was to listen to BIG RON. He made a dull afternoon bright. I am glad to have had the opportunity to hear him, he will be missed by many.

I will miss you You would make my drive home from work enjoyable. You would make me laugh. With your jokes.

My condolences to the WOGL staff and especially his Mother. I know my drive home won't be the same. RIP Big Ron.

For the great job you've done throught the years. Your legacy will be missed. Your mom was sweet in supporting your career here in Phila. when you could've gone just about anywhere in the US.

We will all miss you Big Ron; RIP

Thanks for all the laughs that you brought to me every afternoon. I loved listening to you and you will be missed very much!

How appropriate that it's raining today. The sky is crying, as many of us are. Big Ron, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

Will miss all of the great music and listening to your show. God Bless and deepest sympathy to Ron's family and friends.

Rest in peace and God's speed

We never met in person but hearing you on WOGL makes it seem like we knew each other for a long time. Thanks for being you..

You always kept me laughing on the ride home, Will miss you terribly

WE'LL MISS YOU BIG RON,OUR PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR MOM. YOU WERE WITH MY HUSBAND ON THE RIDE HOME, & ME IN THE KITCHEN MAKING DINNER. YOUR BANTER WITH BOB KELLY & YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE ! KEEP ROCKIN & ROLLIN BIG GUY ! WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU & AS YOU ALWAYS SAID, "SEE YA, BYE"

This morning Howard Stern spoke about the passing of Big Ron. Like the rest of us, Howard was a fan. While we could only know Big Ron through the radio Howard knew first hand what a wonderful person Big Ron was. The afternoon will not be the same. I'll say my prayers for Ron's mom.

Big Ron you always made afternoons fun and I loved the forgotten 45..I remember having all those in my circular 45 case when i was a kid.. Thankyou you..you will be missed but never forgotten..I remember calling the station one day last year and we talked..I told you i was a dj with a radio backround and you were very helpful...Dr Rock

I was truly saddened when I heard last night of your passing. My prayers to you, your family and everyone at WOGL who will miss you terribly. God has other plans for you now. Being the same age as you I remember your days at WFIL. You will be missed.RIP....

Dear Big Ron, Hope you have found a great station above. We will miss you here as we continue to listen to WOGL! Susan

One of the best 'power jock's in the last 40 years. Right there with the Jack Armstrongs of the biz! He will be missed!

I always looked forward to 6:45 to hear what song he'd resurrect. I've missed him the past few weeks and was concerned-sadly, with good reason

will miss hearing your voice every afternoon had the chance to talk to once on the phone

Big Ron - you will be sadly missed by all of your friends and family. My drive home from work will not be the same without you. I loved hearing you kibitz with Bob Kelly and my prayers and thoughts go out to him also because I know he will miss you as much as we all do. May God be with your family at this sad time. Kitten

Somewhere, buddy, you are harassing the waitress and getting all excited because you found a really boss stiff on the jukebox. You never knew what an inspiration you were to me, as a jock, and how being that ended up making me much better than I ever should have been! And I hope that in Real Life, I can make as may people laugh as you have!

Heaven gets the last laugh. Well done Ron. Peace

Another great voice is gone, Ron Thank You for bring back so many memories. Frome One DJ to another, you truly hit the spot. Heaven is going to have a great party tonight. Miss Ya. And Thank You (one last time) Rock On! TC

rip you will be missed rip loved listing to you debbie form gibbstown nj

You always brought a smile to my face on the long drive home from work. I'll miss that. RIP

How appropriate! Big Ron and Bob Kelly made us all laugh. Brought us sunshine on a dull work day. Big Ron was always there to raise funds for the children during your pledge-athons. It just aches deep inside to know that he is no longer here to share a laugh, to share some trivia. He truely enbodied all that is good. My afternoons will never be the same.

Loved listening to you on the ride home,you could always put a smile on my face when you and Bob Kelly would kid with each other. My prayers are with your mother also.

My sincerest condolences to Ron's mother at this time. We in Philly have lost a great DJ and "friend"...alsomy thoughts and prayers go out to the staff at WOGL...stay strong for Big Ron...C

I spent many hours listening to Ron on WCFL in Chicago in '72. The signal would blow into central Virginia after sunset and it was always a pleasure hearing Ron ring in 7:00pm with, "Welcome to the Nightime America". Listening to Ron via the internet feed over the past year or so brought back many fond memories. I'm saddened and shocked to hear of his passing. Steve

You nailed it every night. Perfection at it's best. See ya Bye, good friend.

you will be missed

We are all shocked and saddened by losing someone who brought us joy everyday. You were so talented and knowledgable about music. You gave me a trip to LA to see Bryan Adams in concert back in the 80's. I always thought of you as my "radio" good luck charm :) RIP Big Ron.

I listened to you on the way home from work and sometimes even sat in the car just so i could catch the forgotten 45. Once I called the station and you talked to me like we were old friends. Thanks for everything. You were a unique individual and God has a special place for you.

Philly lost a Great Man, And Friend. Ron, You will sadly missed by all.Till we met again at the BIG SOCK HOP in the sky. REST IN PEACE

Big Ron had a great laugh, I waited for it every afternoon because it just made me smile. I'd love to hear that one more time, I'll miss that.

We will miss u soo much i. i listen to u every day on the way home from work u r the best R.I.P Big Al & Big Dave

Big Ron: Thanks for making my afternoon commute enjoyable. I could always count on you to play songs that I could sing along with that would put a smile on my face no matter how bad my day was.

Big Ron! We spoke many times on the radio when I'd call in driving home from work to request a song. You put a smile on many faces. You will be greatly missed by all. Thank you for all the songs, laughs, and trivia. Joy

You will be missed. Bless your family and the Wogl family

BIG RON, MAY YOU ENJOY YOUR HEAVENLY REWARDS. WE WERE BLESSED TO HAVE YOU BE A PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES.

MY RIDE HOME WILL NOT BE THE SAME

CAME AS A SHOCK TO EVERYONE. I AM ONE OF YOUR YOUNGER FANS AT 23. AFTERNOONS AT WORK WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. RIP

We'll miss you in Norristown. God has one of the bestDJ's in His presence. May his spirit always be with everyone at WOGL 98.1 Our thoughts and prayers are with the staff and management of 98.

My heart goes out to everyone who loved{especially his family],and laughed with Big Ron. I feel like I knew him personally after knowing him way back to WFIL,and a genious on wogl.You're co-workers are doing a good job of trying to hold it together.You'll never be forgotten.You helped so many of us,especially me,to cheer up on our down days.You're family can be so proud,you helped alot of us in so many ways,and will always be a Phila legend.Find comfort in God's arms.Sadly Kathy Trout

Big Ron had to have the best laugh in the area. That strong, low-pitched giggle that grew. It made me smile every time. He must have found great joy in life, and then shared that with us, his listeners. Thanks, Big Ron.

May God find a place for you at that big radio station in the sky. How I enjoyed leaving the office at 6pm every day and having Big Ron entertain me on the way home with the 'Forgotten 45' and his daily closing line, 'See Ya Bye'. wll maybe that sums it up Big Ron...'See Ya, Bye' WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!

Miss you you were one of the best.

You always made the worst day a better day on the ride home, you will be sadly missed and always be remembered by you listeners and the City of Brotherly Love which you made a much better place by your presence. God Bless your family they are in our thoughts and our prayers. God has gained an angel you're up there with the big guys no says hi to Elvis for me you are truly in the best of company God Bless you and keep you safe

I always enjoyed listening to you in the afternoon, it meant it was almost time to go home. The day you said my name for a trip to Cancun was unforgettable. It was a pleasure talking to you on the phone. Condolences to your mother and all of you family. Thanks again.

Big Ron, Thanks for all of those afternoons you kept me rockin in the car! Your voice will be truly missed on the air. -Joe Drama

I was shocked when hearing of Ron's passing. In the short time I worked with him at WRKO/Boston I remember how excited I was to be working with such a great talent but I was even more impressed to find out what a humble guy he was. We miss listening to you Ron. -Tom Murphy

Gonna miss my good friend. I met Big Ron twice at the Farley Plaza on the AC Expressway the last couple of years. He was a heck of a nice guy.To steal a line from the righteous brothers song "If there's a rock and roll heaven well you know they got a helluva Disc Jockey and person. Gonna miss your forgotten 45's. Take Care and God Bless. Jim G

rip big ron you were awesome we love you philly and 98.1 wogl will never be the same again. love your freind

Four o'clock will never be the same. Hope they have baseball year round in heaven. You were always there with me in my car and before, during and after dinner. Go in peace big guy.

It's sad, but think of the radio stories with Dr. Don Rose, Hy Litt, Long John Wade, Jim O'Brien, Joe Niagra, and the many other RADIO GREATS. We were lucky to live in Philly and to have heard some of the greats of all time. Big Ron, rest in peace, now back to you. Talk up the next song and hit the post.

They say that only the good die young...sadly, yet another example....you will be missed....RIP, Big Ron....

I remember when I first heard Big Ron on the radio. I thought to myself he is great. What a sense of humor I will listen to him all the time. Then the time came when Big Ron left that radio station. I was saddened not to hear his voice again. Then one day I was in the car with my sister and she had WOGL on and who did I hear but Big Ron. I never listened to another station since. I am so going to miss him at 3:00 pm. I listened to him on my way home from work everyday. I will still listen now with a heavy heart. I know you guys will miss him greatly. Big Ron Rest in Peace you were a wonderful person and made a difference in the world especially with the kids at CHOP. Renee Riccio

I am the nurse from norristown I am deeply heartsick over the loss of ron he was like a guardian angel to me I loved him so much for his friendship laughter and the way he cheered me up when i was down . iwill always have you in my heart I also want people to know i have a fish and a pomerianian named ron . goodbye I miss you!

I looked forward to Ron's Forgotten 45, and thought he had the best laugh. Also, always made sure to tune into his intro of the traffic updates with Bob Kelly. He always had some comedic comment, and loved to hear him and Bob banter back and forth before the traffic report. I will miss ya big guy!

Big Ron was simply one of the best DJ's ever. I met Ron at KIIS in Los Angeles where he had great ratings and was such a true professional. Always loved the high energy and fun Big Ron gave to his listeners. I have had the pleasure of listening to Big Ron recently over the internet. I called the station to say hello a few months ago and told Ron how much I enjoyed listening and catching up with him after all these years. We had drinks and dinner once at El Torito on Ventura Boulevard in Encino...Good Times! Big Ron...May you Rest in Peace and Thank you for being one of the greatest! Dan Moran Los Angeles, CA danmoran1@gmail.com

This has been a huge shock. I am one of your younger listeners at 27. I have been listening to your show for 3 years. Thanks for making the hour car ride home after work more enjoyable. It won't be the same without you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be greatly missed. RIP -Sarah

Big Ron: Thanks for all the great music we heard on your show every afternoon. Keep on rockin, and condolences to your family. Mark C.

Hope they have year round baseball in heaven. 4'oclock will never be the same. Thanks for being there on the ride home, before, during, and after dinner. Go with grace Big Ron

I really enjoyed listening to you. You could tell you loved what you did. You will be missed by many people - especially to your listeners. Rest in Peace!

I have won on your forgotten 45 contest 4 or 5 times. I have countless hours of enjoying your show, thanks big guy! The angels have moved over and have given you a seat in their house. God bless you and your loving family. Drew Kasiewski

Very sad. Who will fill his shoes? I don't think anyone can.

the airwaves will never be the same without Big Ron's voice broadcasting every afternoon.

you will sadly be missed mark from norristown