Ronald Sockolov Sr. Dds

Known to many as "Big Ron" or "Doc Sock", Ron Sockolov will be missed by many. He was born in San Francisco on April 28, 1924, passed away in Sacramento on June 27, 2012. He attended Lowell High School in San Francisco and served his country in World War II as an officer on the USS New Jersey. He graduated from UC Berkeley where he played football as one of "Pappy's Boys. Dr. Sockolov attended dental school at P & S (UOP), where he met and married his beautiful bride, Phyllis Moncharsh. Dr. Sockolov went on to have a successful dental practice in the Sunset District of San Francisco for 37 years. He and "Cookie" retired in 1989, and relocated to the Sacramento area to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Ron Sockolov is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, "Cookie", son Ronald (Deborah), son Alvin (Ellen), and daughter Sophie (Greg), as well as six cherished grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at Gormley Funeral Home, 2015 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, on Tuesday, July 3, at 3:00 pm, followed by a celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Cal Football at CalBears.com/donate.