He was born in New York as Ronald Ferrazzuolo but was widely known under a different name for decades, thanks to his time at radio stations across the South and, more recently, at SiriusXM.
Ferrazzuolo, professionally known as Ron Parker, is now being mourned, as the programmer and air personality has passed away. He was 74 years old.
A 1975 University of Georgia graduate with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Parker held roles such as Program Director and Music Director at a variety of stations. He was also known for his on-air shifts, and his resume includes stations such as WQXI-AM & FM in Atlanta, WLCY-AM in Tampa, and Miami’s WINZ “Zeta 4,” WHYI “Y-100” and “96X.” In Houston, he was heard on KKBQ-AM & FM and on KLDE-FM. In Phoenix, listeners heard Parker on KKFR “Power 92.”
Parker was also heard on WCBS-FM in New York; KFRC Radio in San Francisco; and on WLS-FM in Chicago. Most recently, national audiences could hear Parker host shows on SiriusXM’s ’60s and ’70s channels.
He was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in 2019.
In accordance with Ron’s wishes, a private interment will be held for immediate family.
