Key Grip, Ronn Cooney, 71 - LA Times Paid Obituary
Bob Feigel
Ronn Cooney
July 18, 1937 - October 27, 2008
Ronn Cooney, Key Grip in the entertainment industry with a career
spanning 45 years in TV, film, and commercials, passed away Monday at
the age of 71. C
Cooney worked for an array of award - winning directors, cameramen,
and actors. His career highlights included "Guess Who's Coming to
Dinner" (1956), "Twister" (1996), and soon to be released "Seven
Pounds."
He also worked on numerous television shows including currently
running "90210".
In 1992, Ronn married Cindy Townsend and started a new chapter in his
life as both loving husband and father to two daughters, Kailey and
Ashley.
Donald M. Morgan, ASC, remembers, "Ronn had a reputation for getting
the job done, whether it was helping to mold soft light, rigging car
mounts, moving walls, or just quietly giving much needed advice. He
had a big heart, and loved his work with a passion."
Ronn is survived by his wife Cindy, daughters Kailey and Ashley,
brother Tom, sister- in- law Susan, niece Tyler, and nephews Brek and
Dirk. A Memorial Service will be held at the Little Brown Church, 4418
Coldwater Canyon, Studio City at 1PM on Saturday, November 1, 2008.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Motion Picture and
Television Fund.
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