Ricardo L. Ayala, 75, of Schaefferstown, died on Monday, June 1, 2020 at VA Medical Center.

He was born on Thursday, March 15, 1945 to the late Gregorio Lebron and Eustaquia Ayala in Patillas PR. He was an Army Veteran with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart and Retired Lieutenant at NYS Corrections. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather and uncle. He will be greatly missed.

Surviving are children Ricardo Jr., Roberto and Margaret; sister Ines; grandchildren Roberto Jr., Bregan, Brista, Erick and Anthony; nieces and nephews Jon Jr., Domingo, Armando, Robie, Yvonne, Milagros, Pedro, Mary, Elizabeth, Agustin, Jr., Alexander; host of great nieces and nephews and friends who will remember him fondly and forever hold him in their hearts.

Services will be private.

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