PASSING OF RENE VILA SR, ID # 153

We report with a heavy heart that we have received news that retired Sgt. Rene Vila, CCSO ID # 153, has passed over to the far shore.  Rene and his son Rene Vila, Jr. are both retired CCSO Deputies.  His son Ken is a CCSO Youth Relations Deputy.

Rene, Sr. spent almost his entire career working road patrol out of the Golden Gate Substation.  He mentored an entire generation of CCSO rookies who now are the movers and shakers at the agency. 

The backbone of Collier County Sheriff's Office is made from guys like Rene Vila, Sr.  He was a hardworking, dependable, solid leader who was brave as a lion and always had the back of his shift mates.  We should all be made from the same stuff he was.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this time of loss.  God bless them as He receives yet another CCSO hero back home.  RIP #153

PASSING OF RETIRED SGT. RONALD ST. JOHN

Dear All, It is with fond rememberance and respect that we inform you of a retired CCSO member's passing.  We received this today: It is with sadness that I must share with you the passing of former Corrections Corporal Ronald St. John.  Ron died Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Silvis, IL.    Ron was born May 18, 1953. He worked at the East Moline Correctional Center before working with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office from April 1994 until his retirement on January 24, 2014.  He was active with the Knights of Columbus, in the 4th Degree, where he was also member of the Color Guard. He volunteered for the Apache Junction Rangers and the Boys & Girls Club, Superstition Mountain Branch, Apache Junction, AZ. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Diane St. John, East Moline; sons, Russell (Christine) St. John, Apache Junction, and Ryan (Shannon) St. John, Mt. Holly, NC; grandchildren, Kyle, Spencer, Hunter, Serena, Adian, Dominic, and Savannah; brothers, Dr. Kenneth (Sandy) St. John, Clearwater, FL, and Dr. Steven (Deedee) St. John, Port Richey, FL Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline.  Memorials may be made to St. Anne Centennial Fund or the Boys & Girls Club, Superstition Mountain Branch, Apache Junction. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com Respectfully, Angela Larson, Supv. Victim & Senior Advocacy Unit Collier County Sheriff's Office 239-252-0232

RANGE TIMES:

CCSO Retirees may go to the CCSO Range on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month to shoot between 0800 - 1100 hours.  

MONTHLY LUNCHEONS:

All CCSO Association members are invited to attend our monthly luncheon on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Skillets, Airport Road and Pine Ridge.  See our event announcement on the calendar below.

WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR (Oct. 22,17):

Thanks you Legal Shield and Identity Shield for becoming one of our CCSO Association sponsors. Check out their information on our Sponsorship page. Contact Cathy Cunningham (one of our CCSO retirees) for more information about what they can offer you...  www.legalshield.com/hub/cacunningham