Jon Konove Killed in Car Accident
a friend with a passion for farming
Ran was deeply saddened by the November 26 death of
his friend Jon Konove, who was killed when his
truck rolled over on Route 20 near his Brimfield,
Mass., home.
Jon, 29, ran his family's River Rock Farm, which is
known
for its naturally raised beef. He drove to Boston
several times a month to make deliveries.
Ran met Jon several years ago at the Brookline
farmer's market. Before long, he became Ran's good
friend as well as his personal meat supplier. Ran
affectionately nicknamed Jon "Le Boucher," in honor
of the 1970 Claude Chabrol film by that name. They
went out to see
live music occasionally; Jon was a huge fan of
country but was open to jazz as well.
"He was such a kind person, who loved the work he
did and took great pride in the satisfaction it
brought his customers," Ran said. "One time after
we'd been out, he
came in to make sure I got in OK and then drove
home. The next morning I discovered he had filled my
freezer with steak. That was the kind of guy he
was. I will greatly miss him."
For more about Jon's life, please see the Boston
Globe
obituary.
