Ronald F. Van Houten, 57, of 61 Prospect Street, died June 27, 2005 at Catholic Medical Center. He was born in New Jersey on December 31, 1947 and had been a Manchester resident for many years. He was a U.S Army Vietnam Veteran and was disabled during the war. He was a loving, kind and bighearted man who loved to share his wealth with everyone. He enjoyed watching football with his family. Family members include a daughter, Christine Monahan of Hooksett; two grandchildren; a brother, Denis Van Houten of NJ and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel on Friday morning at 9:00 AM. Interment with military honors will follow in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen. To view an on line memorial or for more information, go to www.phaneuf.net