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Domenico Ruggia Obituary
Mr. Domenico Ruggia, 53, of 24 Crestview Road, Terryville, CT, died Monday, October 6, 2008, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Falls Village on Route 7 on September 21, 2008. He was the loving companion of Tina Mangieri with whom he lived.
Domenico was born in Campagna, Salerno, Italy on August 29, 1955, son of Giuseppa (Rusciano) Ruggia of Mt. Laurel, NJ and the late Attilio Ruggia.
He moved to Philadelphia from Italy on September 21, 1970. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Language at Weidner University in Pennsylvania. He was the general manager of Sam's Club in Middletown, NY for the past five years and prior, he was the New England Regional Manager for K-Mart for 27 years. He moved from the Over Brook Park section in Philadelphia to Terryville, CT on February 17, 1985.
Besides his mother, former wife and loving companion and her children, Richard, Alexandra, and Andreana Mangieri, and Jack and Peter Ruggiero with whom they lived, he leaves two sons, Michael A. Ruggia and his wife, Michele of Wolcott, CT and Stephen C. Ruggia of Terryville, CT; a daughter, Lauren N. Ruggia of Terryville, CT; a brother, Arthur Ruggia and his wife, Bridget of Mt. Laurel, NJ; three grandchildren: Anthony, Marco, and Alexa Ruggia of Wolcott, CT; a niece, Danielle Ruggia and a nephew, Marc Ruggia, both of Mt. Laurel, NJ.
Calling hours will be held today, Thursday, October 9, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, October 11, at St. Donato's Church in Philadelphia, PA. Additional calling hours will be held Saturday at the church from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Church. Burial will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA.
The Robert L. D'Anjolell Memorial Home 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA is handling the arrangements in Pennsylvania. For more info or to send E-Condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diane Ruggia
October 24, 2008
Well Dom..here we are, more than a month since the accident and 18 days since you left us..we are forced to get back to things and work, minute by minute trying to resume our lives. Everyone has their personal struggle in dealing and the heartache attached. One of the things that came to light for me in
this is the overwhelming praise (and reminders) from all of those who knew us back in the day..they reminded me that we were the Ricky & Lucy, the couple all of our friends aspired to be and even after the divorce the praise for how we were with each other...what they do not know is that our friendship allowed many personal converstations and sharing between us! We were rare in and out of marriage! Altough blessed to be left this treasure, as many aren't, I now realize that I am mother AND father, grandmother AND grandfather, a role no one else can fill for you. I talk with Lauren and she cries and regrets the day you are not here to give her away and dance to her father/daughter song..I regret and sadden at the inabilty to share the joy with you of any successes or life's events that our children will have... there are many years left for them....your presence and role in their lives will be greatly missed. The thought that is too sureal for me is to hear myself say "My children don't have a father", I still can't make it real!! I can't say to the kids "talk to your father" when things get tough or that is what I feel they need!!! It saddens me that they suffer this great loss. YOU LEFT YOUR FAMILY TOO SOON!!! The only saving grace here for me and the kids is that we find comfort and solace in knowing you are in a better place which hopefully fills you with all the peace, comfort and joy you sought to find here on earth. We know you're in the company of many beautiful people, amny of whom you know and loved where you will continue to spread the joy and laughter you gave while you were with us!!
Diane
Danielle Ruggia
October 22, 2008
Uncle Dom!
There is not a day that goes by without me thinking about you. I know you are in a better place now, looking over all of us. I love and miss you!
P.S. You will ALWAYS be the better looking Ruggia brother! haha
michele ruggia
October 20, 2008
Domenic, Your loss will never be replaced we will miss you everyday of our lifes. No bond is great as that between a parent and child. I will keep my promise to you!!!! Love always,Michele Ruggia
Kim Breault
October 14, 2008
Tina and family, so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I did not get the oppty to meet Dominic but from the many good things I have heard about him I can't wait to meet him in the future (in a much better place). Your all in kind thoughts and prayers.. with Yahweh God's love and peace
Harriet Danilow
October 14, 2008
Domenico & Tina had a very special bond that will never be broken. Tina , he'll always be in your heart. Your time together was very special. Love,
LAUREN
October 14, 2008
DAD
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT WE HAVE SHARED TOGETHER. YOU WERE THE BEST FATHER ANYONE CAN EVER ASK FOR. YOU BRIGHTENED UP MY LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS AND YOU BROUGHT ME TO BE THE PERSON THAT I AM NOW. ITS GONNA BE LONELY WITHOUT YOU DAD. WE LAUGHED TOGETHER, WE CRIED TOGETHER, AND MOST OF ALL HAD FUN TOGETHER. DAD ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU"RE THE BEST DAD ANYONE CAN EVER ASK FOR AND YOU WILL BE MISSED I LOVE YOU DADDY
Kitty M
October 13, 2008
Tina and all the family,
I only knew Coach Domenic from work but He was so delightful and funny.All of us at Sam's Club will miss him dearly!!!!! We remember all the things he did at work!!! There are so many memories!!!!
Susan Vaccaro
October 13, 2008
What can I say that everyone else hasn't said already, funny, happy, loving, caring, and a great friend, etc, etc.
So here it goes.
The first time I really had a conversation with Domenic, I was in Sam's Club, I went to the office and there he was with his head in, in the garbage pail looking for a piece of paper. I thought my daughter was crazy for going out with a nut, but what a wonderful nut I found out he was.
Domenic was adored by my whole family. My daughter Tina was the happiest I've ever seen her. They were the very best of friends besides being loving companions. They would just look at each other and their love and happiness was overwhelming and contagious. It would almost make you jealous, they were so perfect for each other. For my grandchildren, whom he also lived with, he was amazingly understanding and accepting.
Domenic, where ever you are, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the every moment that you gave our family.
So what can I say about Domenic?
I loved him and will miss him terribly. I wish everybody in their life could meet a Domenic. What a wonderful world it would be.
So Rest In Peace my loving friend, keep laughing and smiling in heaven.
Love Susan
Tanya Galpin (Chasse)
October 11, 2008
Mike and family,
I am truly sorry for your lost. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your entire family in this time of need.
Helena Grunwald
October 10, 2008
Tina & family -
We are so sorry for your loss. Domenic was a good man and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Eric & Helena Grunwald
Cheryl Borkowski
October 9, 2008
Domenic, thank you so much for letting me stay with you and alexx for the weekend. i had such a great time. the beach was so much fun, even though i got so much sunburn. haha you were a pretty awesome guy(: even though i didn't know you that well, i will still miss you & you will never be forgotten.
<33333
Amber Burton
October 9, 2008
domenic, you were a really sick guy.
like the chilllllest ever, and letting me
stay with you in connecticut with
alexx for that weekend was awesome, i loved trying new things, like that speghetti egg thing, hah
im not gonna say it was my favorite thing to eat, but it was ok(: we alll miss you so much, even thou i didnt know you that well personally, i will still miss you, you were a close part of alexx, and that makes it all worse.
you were truly amazing, and no one will EVER forget you. thanks for all the good times at the beach and such, and putting up with me dancing it the car at like 4:30 am. your always gonna be in my heart <333333333333333333
Alexandra Mangieri
October 9, 2008
Yo DJ Dominio.
thanks for helping me and my family.
we apprecitate it a lot(: oh and by the way, i guess im stuck with mom's cooking now. haha.
love & miss you!
Samantha Cerbone
October 9, 2008
Domenic ~ I can not believe you're gone. The joy you brought Tina and her children puts you on a pedestal forever in my heart. You were so loving, caring, funny and always there. I'll always cherish the times you were around and made us laugh and played video games with my boys. You were always a gentlemen and we loved having you around. I was so looking forward to many more memories and it's not fair! Say hi to my dad and we'll continue to keep your memory alive.
Love,
Samantha
Tina Mangieri
October 9, 2008
Babe
I love you and I miss you so much. You are my life! You are the best thing that ever happened to me. You make my heart smile :) Thank you for being an amazing man and I will always remember the shoes you filled and follow in them.
Love forever and ever,
Your Baby Cakes
Tina
XOXO
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