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Rest in peace, Joe.
Mark Lyon
May 17, 2024 | Mechanicville, NY | Friend
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Joseph E. Ruccio, Jr.
Sep 7, 1935 - May 20, 2012
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Just found out about Joe's passing. I know we have not kept in touch, something the older Ruccio brothers always did and I regret that. My memory of cousin Joe will always be his MG cars! You are all in my prayers.
Rick Ruccio
July 24, 2012 | Lenox, MA
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I just learned of Joe's passing. My deepest condolences to Joe,s wife and family. Joe was my teacher and coach at Granville High School. Joe stopped in Granville a couple of years ago, and we talked about old times. It was great. We had some great memories. Joe was the kind of man that once he knew you, you were friends fo life. Again my sincere condolences.
Alfred Roberts
July 05, 2012 | Granville, NY
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To the Ruccio Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Joe. I had the honor of teaching with him at the High School for many years and admired his dedication to educating our youth.
Karen Elem
June 01, 2012 | Wilton, NY
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My condolences to Barbara and Joe's children and grandchildren. When I last spoke to him Joe was his usual upbeat self and was looking forward to returning to Colgate for our 55th Reunion. When I'm with our other SN brothers this coming weekend we'll toast Joe in recognition of what a great spirit he possessed.
Jim Aston, Orchard Park, NY
May 27, 2012
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Mr. Ruccio made history come alive to me, flavoring it with such wonderful context and nuance. I am grateful to have had him as a teacher. And so sorry to hear of his passing. He and his family are in my prayers.
Seana
May 27, 2012 | Bolton, MA
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I was saddened to hear of Joe Ruccio's passing. I have such wonderful memories of his history class - his sense of humor, his encouragement, his common sense. My condolences to the family. Please know that he touched many, many lives.
Sarah Taub
May 26, 2012 | Arlington, VA
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Joe Ruccio was so special to so many- none more so than to his family. My husband,Jack Moyer, had him as his soccer coach (even though they lost almost all their games- he made soccer fun)and I was one of the scorekeepers. We had a lot of laughs for those 2 years. I also had him as my favorite teacher in history and economics. He would pick on me kindly because I never understood economics! Jack and I ran into him at the track last August and spent 20 min catching up- hearing all about...
Susan Long Moyer
May 26, 2012 | Wilton, NY
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I was fortunate to be in one of Mr. Ruccio's last AP history classes-- he was an uncommonly excellent educator and person, and one of the best teachers I have had. Much love to the Ruccio family-- Saratoga as a whole has lost a good man.
Philip G
May 26, 2012 | Grafton, MA
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Obituaries
Joseph E.'s Obituaries
Saratoga Springs, NY Joseph E. Ruccio, Jr., 76, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston, MA.Born on September 7, 1935 in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angeline Barbiero Ruccio of Naugatuck, CT, where Joe was raised as a child. He graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1957. Joe served two years in the US Army and then began his teaching career in Granville, NY. Teaching was Joes passion, history and economics were his subjects. In 1964, to further his abilities as a teacher, he enrolled in the political science Masters program at the University of Vermont, which is where he met is wife, Barbara, on a blind date. They were married on August 14, 1965 and moved to Saratoga Springs. For over 30 years, Joe taught in the classroom and coached in Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs. After retiring as a teacher, he embarked on a second career as a stock broker and financial advisor. Joe was involved in the Saratoga Springs community and was especially proud of his role in starting the youth hockey program during the early years of the Saratoga Youth Commission. He was a communicant of St. Clements Church.Survivors include his wife Barbara; his daughters, Karen Ruccio, Christina Ruccio and son-in-law Leo Boudreau; his son Jed and daughter-in-law Courtney Ruccio; his three grandchildren, Nole and Oliver Ruccio and Annalise Boudreau. Joe is also survived by his special friend, Luke, a dog of uncommon loyalty.There will be no calling hours.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am Saturday, May 26, 2012 at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215-5450, (www.dana-farber.org).Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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