Virginia Beach —Ronald Steven Jacobson, 71, of the 200 block of 70th Street in Virginia Beach died May 11, 2018 in his home.
Born in Newport News, Virginia, he was the son of the late Joe Jacobson and Margot Moritz Jacobson.
Mr. Jacobson retired from the United States Coast Guard.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Marilyn V. Jacobson, a daughter, Margo Jacobson of Virginia Beach, a son Jason Jacobson and his wife Michelle of Leesburg, Virginia, and his grandson Evan Jacobson. Mr. Jacobson is also survived by a sister Susan Karlip and her husband Elliott of Marietta, Georgia as well as many cousins, extended family, and friends.
A graveside service was conducted at Forest Lawn Cemetery by Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz and Cantor Wendi Fried.
Mr. Jacobson was a caring family man and a wonderful husband and father, he will be sorely missed.
Memorial donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. or to a charity of choice.