Ronald James “Ronnie” Tyrrell
September 29, 1954 – June 12, 2023
Ronald James “Ronnie” Tyrrell, 68, of Prince Frederick passed away June 12, 2023. He was born September 29, 1954 in Washington, DC to Harvey and Dorothy (Flippin) Tyrrell. Ronnie grew up in Calvert County and attended Calvert High School. He worked for Johnson Cranes and Dunkirk Supply before embarking on a 30-year career as a contractor at the Naval Research Laboratory while also working as the nighttime manager at Roland’s. Ronnie was a dedicated volunteer fireman with over 50 years of service. He joined North Beach Volunteer Fire Department in 1972 and held every operational position, eventually serving as Fire Chief from 1995-1996. In 1997, Ronnie joined Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department where he served for several years before briefly joining Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department and later Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department with his son Mark in 2009. In 2015, he joined Prince Frederick Rescue Squad where he was currently serving as safety officer and president. In his spare time, Ronnie enjoyed playing and watching softball and umpiring in his younger years. He was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Orioles. He also enjoyed bluegrass music, Andy Griffith and old TV shows, spending time with his family and friends, and celebrating holidays with the one’s he loved.
Ronnie is survived by his wife JoAnn Faber-Tyrrell, children Ronald “Jake” (Kendra), April (Roy), James “Boo” (Erin), Linda (James), Shannon (Andrew), and Mark (Jennifer), stepchildren Robert and William, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 11 brothers and sisters, and his beloved dog Foxy.
Visitation
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department
8536 Bayside Road
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
1:00 PM
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department
8536 Bayside Road
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Contributions
Condolences
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15 Jun 2023
3:19pm
Dad you’ll be forever missed we love you so much. I know you’re up in the heavens with Wanda Terrell my mother and my grandmother Mary Rosebud Butler. I know you guys are all up there watching down on us now and you’ll be forever missed we love you so much Dad.
City
Bristol
State
Tennessee
15 Jun 2023
4:22pm
My Deepest Condolences to the Tyrrell Family!! Brother Ronnie was a Great Friend and always enjoy his visits to the Fire Station at CBD!! I learned a lot from him when I was station there!! Ronnie was always there to teach the new guys the area!! Ronnie will be Greatly Missed again I send my Prayers to the Tyrrell Family for God’s Blessings of Comfort and Peace to you all! Rest in Peace my Brother Ronnie Tyrrell Chief til we meet again I have your Radio!!!
City
Hughesville
State
Md
15 Jun 2023
6:07pm
I miss you pop-pop but I know you are not hurting anymore, I will always miss and love you. Sincerely Brianna Tyrrell
City
Park Hall
State
Maryland
15 Jun 2023
7:03pm
May you Rest in Eternal Peace. You were one of a kind by far one of the most brutally honest men I’ve ever meet. You always had a open door policy at home and the firehouse. I’ll always be forever grateful for the life lessons you taught me even though I didn’t listen. You had a voice that could penetrate the biggest crowd. I’ll always remember you as man that would give you the shirt off his back once you got to know you. Many nights spent on the ramp at the beach watching your kids grow up.
I can hear you know up in heaven saying
Wada you day hoss! Lastly to your family and fire department colleagues sorry for the loss of a great man. Continue to watch over your family and loved ones. Thanks for being my friend and mentor years ago. May you forever rest In the arms of the angels my friend.
With love and respect
Sincerely Mike Sears
City
North Port
State
FL
17 Jun 2023
1:11am
So sorry to hear this about Ronnie.
We were in NBVFD & RS together!
Condolences to all Sending Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Rest in Peace my Brother!
City
Henderson
State
Nevada
17 Jun 2023
7:39pm
To the Tyrell family,
I have worked with Ronnie many years. He was a good man, honest, with great integrity. He will be greatly missed at CBD. My heart goes out to you and your family.
City
LA PLATA
State
MD
19 Jun 2023
2:39pm
Sending my sincere Condolences to JoAnn and the family of Ronnie Tyrrell.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Marylanf
2 Jul 2023
10:02am
Thanks so much
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
20 Jun 2023
7:48am
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending JoAnne and Ronnie’s family healing prayers, comfort, peace, and love.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
26 Jun 2023
3:36pm
Our sincere condolences to the family on your loss.
RIP Brother Ron
Officers, Staff and members – International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 37
City
Baltimore
State
MD
1 Jul 2023
5:38am
My deepest condolences to the whole family
City
Hanover
State
PA
3 Jul 2023
11:52am
Our condolences to JoAnn and Ronnie’s family.
(JoAnn I am Ronnies first cousin and I also sent by e-mail to all remaining Flippin Family members
the sad news of Ronnie’s passing).
City
VIENNA
State
Virginia
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Dad you’ll be forever missed we love you so much. I know you’re up in the heavens with Wanda Terrell my mother and my grandmother Mary Rosebud Butler. I know you guys are all up there watching down on us now and you’ll be forever missed we love you so much Dad.
My Deepest Condolences to the Tyrrell Family!! Brother Ronnie was a Great Friend and always enjoy his visits to the Fire Station at CBD!! I learned a lot from him when I was station there!! Ronnie was always there to teach the new guys the area!! Ronnie will be Greatly Missed again I send my Prayers to the Tyrrell Family for God’s Blessings of Comfort and Peace to you all! Rest in Peace my Brother Ronnie Tyrrell Chief til we meet again I have your Radio!!!
I miss you pop-pop but I know you are not hurting anymore, I will always miss and love you. Sincerely Brianna Tyrrell
May you Rest in Eternal Peace. You were one of a kind by far one of the most brutally honest men I’ve ever meet. You always had a open door policy at home and the firehouse. I’ll always be forever grateful for the life lessons you taught me even though I didn’t listen. You had a voice that could penetrate the biggest crowd. I’ll always remember you as man that would give you the shirt off his back once you got to know you. Many nights spent on the ramp at the beach watching your kids grow up.
I can hear you know up in heaven saying
Wada you day hoss! Lastly to your family and fire department colleagues sorry for the loss of a great man. Continue to watch over your family and loved ones. Thanks for being my friend and mentor years ago. May you forever rest In the arms of the angels my friend.
With love and respect
Sincerely Mike Sears
So sorry to hear this about Ronnie.
We were in NBVFD & RS together!
Condolences to all Sending Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Rest in Peace my Brother!
To the Tyrell family,
I have worked with Ronnie many years. He was a good man, honest, with great integrity. He will be greatly missed at CBD. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Sending my sincere Condolences to JoAnn and the family of Ronnie Tyrrell.
Thanks so much
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending JoAnne and Ronnie’s family healing prayers, comfort, peace, and love.
Our sincere condolences to the family on your loss.
RIP Brother Ron
Officers, Staff and members – International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 37
My deepest condolences to the whole family
Our condolences to JoAnn and Ronnie’s family.
(JoAnn I am Ronnies first cousin and I also sent by e-mail to all remaining Flippin Family members
the sad news of Ronnie’s passing).