Ronald Rochester Community Advocate

Ron Rochester, who has lived in Port Washington since 1989, became involved with PYA when his son, Henry, started playing PYA sports. Ron has been a dedicated PYA football and basketball coach for over 25 years. Ron’s outstanding commitment to the teams he coached and the development of the players are a testament to his dedication and devotion, and are just some of the reasons why he is being honored tonight.

Ron’s love of sports and community has brought him back to our fields year after year, where he generously donates his time, knowledge and energy to guide, support, mentor and teach hundreds of players. Ron’s commitment to the children he coaches doesn’t end on the field. He continues to provide assistance to children after their PYA playing days are over. For example, Ron assisted a number of children in gaining admission to Chaminade High School – where he graduated from in 1974.

At Fordham University, Ron was a member of the track, cheerleading and bowling teams. He continued his success on the track as a post graduate at the University of Southern California. Following college, Ron played football in the Cross Bay Football League, basketball in the Pepsico League and was a member of several softball teams. Ron, as a member of the Achilles Track Club, has run in two marathons as a runner’s guide for handicapped runners.

Professionally, Ron is also well accomplished. Ron has an MBA, CPA and a NYS Private Investigators license, and is currently a Consultant and Forensic Accountant. He retired from the U.S. Department of Treasury as a Special Agent where he spent a significant portion of his career. Ron is a member of SAG-AFTRA, and has appeared in a number of movies and television shows. He is also a musician and part of a musical group that is currently in the process of recording songs.

Ron lives in Port Washington with his wife Maria and continues to coach in the PYA football program.

Port Washington's PYA Honors Ronald Rochester