Born December 10, 1964 and suddenly taken on Monday, December 17, 2012 at just 48 years of age. Dedicated son of Georgina Szpakowski and the late Paul Szpakowski. Loving brother of Marquita Manes (Pasquale), the late Paul Szpakowski Jr., Terry Bruno (Sam), and Peter Szpakowski (Penny). Loving uncle to Adam, Joe, Emily, Ben, Ken, Katie and Jake. Ron was also a special part of the Guerin Family whom he loved dearly. A gifted student, Ron began attending McMaster University at the tender age of 16. He graduated with Honours in English, completed a second degree in Dramatic Arts then went on to earn his teaching degree at Brock University. Ron was also a talented athlete, musician and fisherman who enjoyed sharing these passions with his many close friends. Following post secondary, Ron chose to dedicate his live in service to young people. As a teacher with the Halton Roman Catholic School District he touched so many lives through his last 24 years of faith-filled work both in elementary and secondary schools. It is there that he also discovered a passion for coaching and strived to bring out the best in his young athletes winning countless championships. Ron will also be remembered for his love of the arts, teaching drama as well as guitar and directing major dramatic productions every year at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Above all, Ron was a teacher. His calling was to bring out the best in the young minds he was entrusted with. He did this so well! He will be loved and missed forever. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Burlington. Donations to Covenant House would be appreciated.