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Jean White Ruganis

Jean Ruganis Obituary

Ruganis, Jean White
Rochester: September 27, 2008, at age 62. Jean was a fantastic mother, wife, sister, and friend. Tom, her husband, and their children Matt White, Erik White, Jenn and Christopher Parks, Laura and Vince Bobin, Christina and John Corl and grandson Ryan Corl will miss her deeply. Her sister Kay, brother Andrew, cousin Louise, and many friends will also know a tremendous loss.
Funeral Mass Wednesday, 4:00 P.M. at Spiritus Christi Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street. Burial in Westbury, New York at a later date. For those wishing, please consider honoring Jean with a donation to Gilda's Club of Rochester, or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Ruganis

20 Entries

Heather Whitley

October 11, 2008

Erik, Matt and Jenn:

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful woman. I am glad to have known her. I am thinking of you all and wish I could give you all a big hug.

Love and Blessings,
Heather Whitley
Danby, Vermont

Brenda Barkley

October 4, 2008

Hi Tom, I was saddened to see the newspaper with Jean's notice, even though I was aware of her declining health. She always had a positive attitude and took life as it came. She was a role model to us all. Take care of you---Sincerely, from the fill in at Gilda's Club.

Pamela Hess

October 4, 2008

Jen,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. The funeral was a beautiful tribute to her and your words said it all. She was a great person and I loved working with her. Please know everyone at PHS is thinking of you.
Love, Pam Hess

Pati FALZONE

October 3, 2008

Matt,
Nicole has told me of the passing of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and will always remember you as one of Nicole's best friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nick and Pati Falzone

Barb Carney

October 3, 2008

Tom and family:

In my first year at Penfield High School, Jean assisted me and was always a calming force in the chaos of high school life. Her world was completed and fulfilled with the love of her family and she passed that love and inner peace on to others. Heaven is enriched with their newest angel.

Jennifer Potter

October 2, 2008

Jenn,

I am sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you. Let me know if you need anything.

Coach

sue kyhos

October 1, 2008

To Jean's Family, I worked with Jean at Penfield High School and always appreciated her dedication to her work and her laugh. She also made a great cream cheese dip. I will keep you and her in my prayers. She will be missesd.

Brian Bobin

October 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you Laura and your family during this most difficult time.

Nanci Gage

October 1, 2008

Jenn and Family-
You all have been in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of good times provide comfort at this most difficult time. Hugs, kisses and lots of love-
Peter and Nanci (Parks) Gage, Amanda, Adam, Alyssa and Bradley

Robin James

October 1, 2008

Erik and family,
We are sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Miss you,
Robin and Dylan James

At Aunt Adele's 90th Birthday Party

September 30, 2008

Matt Daniels

September 30, 2008

We're so sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful lady and we're glad to have known her.

With deepest sympathy,
Matt & Meg

Nicole Rizzo

September 30, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in the Rizzo(Falzone) family's thoughts and prayers. Mrs. White, as I knew her, was an amazing women. Her memories will always be remembered.

Love, Nicole

Sue Mietus

September 30, 2008

I worked with Jean during her time at Penfield High School. In the craziness of the Main Office, she was a beacon of light. Jean always wore a smile and helped in any way she could. She touched my life and the lives of many. I will miss her.

Ellie Ayers

September 30, 2008

Dear Tom and Family:

I am a member of Gildas Club and have had the honor of getting to know Jean in this wonderful program. It was such a joy to be in this group with her as her sense of humor came out even at her most difficult time and we will miss her a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Ellie Ayers

Sharon Goodenow

September 30, 2008

Dear Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. Knowing Jean was a privilege. I wish I were able to be there for her service, but know I am there in heart. Every time I read a mystery I will think of her.

Sissy Horch (Kristina Miller)

September 30, 2008

Jenn,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that it has been many years since I've seen you and your mother but my heart goes out to you and your brothers.
All My Love,
Sissy

Joanne Cansdale

September 30, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Jean's husband, Tom, and all her children. It is with a heavy heart that I sign this guest book. I am fortunate to have known and worked with Jean, to personally feel her kind and gentle nature, blended with her sense of humor and extreme generosity. Jean performed everything well, yet it was her family that brought her the most joy. I will hold onto all our memories shared while working together in the dental office and the social gatherings that followed.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jean's family at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Maloney

September 30, 2008

Tom, Matt, Erik and Jenn,

I have so many wonderful memories of Jean, I will miss her very much. I wish I was there to give each of you a hug.

I am sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you all and praying for you.

Jen Heagney Maloney

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