In Loving Memory of Ron Tippe

08/11/2014

This is a place where you can leave comments for Ron's family and let them know how much Ron meant to you. This website won't let us have a proper guest book, so just add a comment or hit reply below and your message will appear in the list.

Ron touched all of our lives so deeply so please share your thoughts and stories.

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Allison

08/11/2014 9:28pm

My heart is so saddened by the passing of my beloved Ron Tippe. For the last 20 years he has been my truest friend, my trusted partner; my tireless mentor and my most valued confidant. There was never a moment when I didn't feel his love and support and I can say with all honestly that I wouldn't be who I am if I had never known Ron. I will carry every kind word and funny quip in my heart forever. We used to call him " "the humanist" and it couldn't be more true. I will miss him but feel so blessed to have had him in my life.

Fraser MacLean

08/14/2014 11:29am

What amazing good fortune to have had Ron as a boss. "Space Jam", like all movies large and small, was a mess of difficulties to be overcome and challenges to be met, hour on hour, day after day. But catching sight of Ron at the end of the corridor or at the door to Ink & Paint, ADA, Scene Planning or Final Check was ALWAYS a Good Thing, never a "Quick! Here comes the boss…!" moment, because Ron brought with him a personal tidal wave of gratitude - to and for everyone on the crew. He was so supportive and so energising. Plus he was a ton of fun - how many other Producers can PLAY the guitar like that? (though I can think of a few who have guitars on stands in their offices….). My very best wishes to Molly and the kids and to ALL Ron's family - I have never timed anything more poorly - I arrive in LA on Monday for a short vacation, sadly not in time to join everyone at the memorial service - which I know is going to be an occasion to remember for a VERY long time. FM, Scotland, UK

Angela Ryding

08/14/2014 6:56pm

Knowing Ron was truly a gift. He was a man of integrity, loyalty, dignity, and friendship. When Ron moved back to RI a few years ago, my husband Bill and I had the opportunity to really grow closer to Ron. We enjoyed many meals together both at our home and at his apartment. He was a great cook, as well as being a wonderful host , and funniest people I have ever known. I hope he and Leon, his dear friend, are jamming right now and smiling down on us all.

Maude & Scott

08/14/2014 9:20pm

We send love to you all and offer an American poets thoughts:
"He has achieved success who has lived well,
laughed often and loved much:
who has enjoyed the trust of pure women,
the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
who has filled the niche and accomplished his task;
who has left the world better than he found it;
whether by an improved poppy,
a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty
or failed to express it;
who has always looked for the best in others
and given the best he had.
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction." Amen

Christian Schmidt

08/15/2014 8:16am

It is sad to know a good man like Mr Ron Tippe is gone.
Working under his management as a member of the production team in France 20 years ago, I did appreciate how serious he was about his mandate without neglecting the well-being of the entire staff around him, despite difficult circumstances.
He contributed amongst some other staff members of the team to the fact I kept my job after they left.
I will never forget that and although I had to change career, I am forever grateful for that gesture.
I am glad he belongs to the few people I worked with, who will always keep a special place in my thoughts.
My only regret being I couldn’t thank him directly except through a short e-mail years ago.

Molly Maginnis Tippe

08/20/2014 12:05pm

Today would have been Ron's 64th birthday. It's a really tough day for me imagining what could have, should have been today. That said, I am so grateful for everyone who attended the memorial and all those who have sent their love and support for myself, Annie and Sam. I hope people will continue to write comments here to remember Ron.

Fraser MacLean

08/20/2014 3:21pm

Dear Molly, Annie & Sam, I'm so sorry that I arrived in LA the day after the memorial - but I met with Melanie Pava (Final Check Dept. on "Space Jam" for lunch today and she told me what a wonderful service it had been. I join you in wishing that Ron had made it to his 64th birthday (and beyond) but will be raising a glass in memory of him this evening - while quietly humming the Beatles track to myself. "Will you still need me, will you still feed me?" etc - the world will always need more of everything that Ron had to give - but the memory of his generosity, warmth and wit will feed everyone who was lucky enough to know him for years to come.

Mark Solomon

08/25/2014 2:01am

Ron was such a wonderful man and a good friend. The love and warmth from Ron's memorial reached me all the way across the pond here in London. Ron put people first and it still resonates with us who knew him.

steve tippe

08/27/2014 3:58pm

I was ron's brother. None of you know me except for family members, and perhaps some of ron's friends as we were growing up. As i read the many comments from those people who loved ron, his many co-workers, associates, students, etc., i realize that there was a truly wonderful person we all lost, one that maybe i never really knew. For most of our lives, we were separated by 3000 miles in distance, and yet our interests were so different, that it seemed like twice that amount. i am saddened that i never really got to know my own brother in a similar way to the many hundreds touched by his humor, dedication, caring, and ability to leave people better off for having known him. His early interest in theater did allow me to the initial contact with this wonderful art, and i thank ron for being responsible for me seeing hundreds of musicals and plays. I miss him very much now. One does not always realize how much there is to care about until it is too late. I have given advice to others about not waiting until they have no recourse but memories, and it is with regret that i never was able to see the "other half" of ron's life. To all those who loved ron for whatever reason, i thank you. To molly, sam, annie, and my special 97 year old mom, sylvia, i thank you all for being who you are. Ron, we will always cherish your memory for the rest of our lives.

Allison

08/29/2014 10:19am

Thanks for posting Steve, I have been friends with Ron for 20 years and always wanted to meet you and your amazing mom in person. I really appreciate you sharing these words and hope that this website can be a small comfort to you. Ron was an amazing man and we are all blessed to have known him.

Bérangère

09/02/2014 7:45am

I have just read that Ron has gone to another place. My heart is crying. I was so much deeply praying that Ron’s health gets better soon so that Ron and his family can keep on with a long, wonderful and happy life.
Ron, I wish you all the best. Be well, be happy, where you are. I thank you so much for who you are.
Last April, after I read what you were going through, I sent you a message. I will never know if you had it. I wanted to thank you and let you know that people keep thinking of you even if you met them quickly in life. 20 years ago in Paris, you gave me the opportunity to work in a place where I was not supposed to stay more than one month. I actually stayed there 10 years and experienced a wonderful time. This would not have been possible without you. I thank you very much for the trust and support that you gave me. You will always be in my heart.
Dear Molly and all your family. I send you all my love and my deepest thoughts.

In Loving Memory of Ron Tippe

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