The Ronzone family were pioneers in the Las Vegas business community and Richard "Dick" Ronzone was active political figure. The Ronzones first settled in Tonopah in 1904. The financial uncertainties of mining in Nevada led them from one mining camp to another for almost a decade. It was here that Dick Ronzone was born and it was also where his mother Bertha began her business of providing clothing and basic supplies to miners, the beginning of the Ronzone's Department Store, a long-time local fixture on Las Vegas' Fremont Street. Dick Ronzone returned from service in World War II in 1946 to become the general manager of the store, and he married soon after. Following the death of his mother Bertha in 1969, Dick relocated the Ronzone's store to Las Vegas' first mall, the Boulevard on Maryland Parkway, where it was sold the following year. He served as County Commissioner from 1972-1984, Nevada state assemblyman for the 1971-1972 session, and sat on the first University Board of Regents in the 1950s and 1960s. Ronzone also served on the Las Vegas Valley Water District, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Transportation Commission. His wife Ann was involved in many local organizations and charities. Dick Ronzone passed away in 1989.
From the description of Ronzone Family papers. 1900-1991. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 300138855
