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Ann DiRuggiero Obituary

Ann M. DiRuggiero (nee Perri), 92, passed away at her residence in Belleville, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Peter's R.C. Church, Belleville, this morning, Monday, Dec. 16, at 11 o'clock. Those who wish to attend the funeral may gather at the funeral home at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Upper Montclair, N.J. Guests were received at the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, P.A., 276 Washington Ave., Belleville, on Sunday afternoon. For additional information, visit www.irvinecozzarelli.com or contact (973) 759-1114. Complimentary valet parking is available at the funeral home. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Ann remained in Pennsylvania until her marriage to Dr. Frank N. DiRuggiero, and subsequently established her permanent residence in Belleville during the early 1940s. Ann was an administrative assistant with the Belleville Board of Education, retiring from that position. Additionally, she was concurrently employed as a laboratory clerk at the Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. She was the past president of the Belleville Public School No. 3 PTA and the Belleville Consolidated PTA, the past chairperson of the bylaws committee of the Belleville Schools Office Personnel Association, a past congregant and participant in the parish organizations of St. Peter's R.C. Church, and a member of the Rosary and Altar Society of Holy Family R.C. Church, Nutley, N.J. A descriptive of Ann's personality would characterize her as a strong and independent woman who was recognized as the matriarch of her family. Her priority was to her immediate family and she supported that purpose in thought and deed. She never permitted life circumstances to dictate her destiny. An engaging and entertaining conversationalist who favored socializing and was recognized as a formidable canasta player, Ann understood the privilege of friendship and in turn was a valued confidante. An individual with a good sense of humor, she possessed a sharp and sometimes mischievous wit, balanced with an inviting and charming manner that put people at ease. She was well-traveled and an avid reader. Ann was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Frank N. DiRuggiero; the devoted mother of Judith DiGiorgio; Diane Hutt and her husband, Robert; Ralph J. DiRuggiero and his wife, Susan, and the late Francis Berlowitz and her surviving husband, Ira; cherished grandmother of Darrah, Ashley, Caitlin, Alysha, Meredith, and the late Dina; and precious great-grandmother of Gabriella, Becket and Jack; she is also lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews, and her dear caregiver and companion, Novelette.

Published by The Star-Ledger from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, 2013.
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Ralph and Susan, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

michelle dalbo

December 16, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss I worked at Clara Mass on the weekend with Ann

Marian Tarantino

December 15, 2013

Sincere condolences to the family of Ann. May the love of family and friends sustain you. Psalms 5:22

December 14, 2013

Condolences to the family and friends. Please take comfort in God's words at Romans 8:35-37.

December 14, 2013

My condolences to the DiRuggiero family. May memories of time spent with Ann warm your hearts. Lean on God for comfort and the hope he gives of seeing our passed loved ones again.

December 14, 2013

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