Louis R DeRonde

June 24, 1943 - July 26, 2020

Pawleys Island…Louis R. DeRonde Louis Robert DeRonde age 77 of Pawleys Island passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Born in Ozone Park, NY, Lou was the son of the late Harry and Estelle DeRonde. At 7 years old, he and his family moved to Massapeque Park, NY where he graduated from Massapeque High School in 1961. He went on to graduate Farmingdale College with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Lou started his career as a surveyor and then joined Shell Oil where he handled the Northeast district service stations. He retired after 25+ years of dedicated service and then opened his own consulting business. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, gardening, fast cars and traveling. He and his wife moved to Pawleys Island in 2010 and joined All Saints Church where he was a member and volunteer. He also volunteered at Waccamaw Hospital and Brookgreen Gardens. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Caren; a daughter, Heather; and two grandsons, Connor and Ryan. Burial will be held in New York. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.