Fairfield mayor Ron D'Epifanio talks to his son Craig, left, of Fairfield Twp., after arriving at his surprise 70th birthday party at The Spinning Fork in Fairfield on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Staff photo by Samantha Grier.

Photo: Samantha Grier

‘You sure could light up any room’: Community reacts to death of former Fairfield mayor Ron D’Epifanio

Michael D. Pitman

FAIRFIELD —

Many took to social media Wednesday after hearing about the death of former Fairfield mayor Ron D’Epifanio.

Here’s what they had to say:

He was devoted to helping his community. He was a good man and a great public servant.
— Michael V. Ryan (@MichaelRyan316) January 22, 2020

A legend in Butler County. A man that knew the score ... https://t.co/dLoKoRbKoy
— Colton Henson (@ColtonHensonOU) January 22, 2020

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