Ronald D. Cochran, born October 18, 1949, in Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at Hospice after a long illness. He was a devoted husband to Pam (nee Pietrowski) Cochran and a loving father to his two daughters, Kim Byrne (Mark Byrne) and Tracie Cochran. Ron took great pride in being a grandfather to Joey Russell and Cassie Sass (Justin Sass). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marcelina Cochran and his brother James Cochran. Ron was a 1968 graduate of Tonawanda Senior High School. He was an industrial millwright at Exolon ESK. Ron had a passion for fixing things and helping those in need. In his leisure time, he enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills play, indulging in shipbuilding, and working outside in the garden. A Private Service will be held for his family at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ron's memory made to: The Ralph Wilson Jr. Adult Day Care Services, 3780 Commerce Ct # 100 North Tonawanda, N.Y 14120, would be greatly appreciated.