It is with heavy hearts that CDRef is saddened to report that Ron Clark has passed away due to the coronavirus.

Ron worked tirelessly for the association, and impacted many referees, coaches, players, and spectators for the better. His presence will be sorely missed.

To learn more about Ron, read this remembrance by Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association: http://www.enysoccer.com/remembering_referee_and_assignor_ron_clark/

To read Ron’s obituary, please see this link: https://obittree.com/obituary/us/new-york/mechanicville/devito-salvadore-funeral-home-inc/ronald-clark/4196274/

For a touching tribute to Ron, read this article from the Times Union: https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Ronald-Clark-longtime-soccer-referee-and-15242719.php

- Posted May 1, 2020