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MARK ANDREW RUMA

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1248 Washington Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

MARK RUMA Obituary

RUMA, Mark Andrew Of Norwood, May 16, age 44 after a long courageous battle. Son of Jim and Mary Ann (Cashen) Ruma. Brother of Kate Ruma of Charlestown and Andrea and her husband Michael Harrington of CA. Funeral from Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St, NORWOOD, Wed. May 21 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Sienna Church Norwood at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Tues. 2-6 p.m. Interment Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his name to a charity of ones choice or help someone in need. Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home Norwood 781-762-0482

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Published by Boston Globe from May 17 to May 19, 2014.

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Charles J Garcia

May 11, 2025

Hard to Believe it´s been Eleven years since God Called you home eternal residency in Heaven You we´re a Great Boss and a true Friend. One day I´ll Catch up with you. And also Rejoice in the house of God. Till than my Friend. Amen

Charles Garcia

May 11, 2024

It´s been sometime since you left this Plant. Not a day goes by. I Think of. What a Wonderful friend. And BOSS. you´re in my PRAYERS EVERY NIGHT. GOD BLESS US WITH YOU. GOD TOOK YOU Way to early. But I´m sure he had better plans for you. One day I´ll catch up with you. In Heaven until that day God bless you my friend watch over all of us because we´re always thinking of you

Chuckie

May 11, 2023

Mark and Ruma was one of the greatest kids I have a known one of the nicest bosses came from the best family in the whole world if every family was like his would be a perfect world wonderful mother wonderful father two beautiful sisters and God call Markeyhome way too early he´s in my prayers every night I miss him terribly and one day I´ll catch up with himGOD BLESS MARK WITH US.

Charles Garcia

May 13, 2022

Sadly missed Mark was one of The Greatest Guy I Ever met. And Wonderful to work for. I´ll miss Marky forever always on my mind in my heart and in my prayers every night God bless that´s what Market what a great kid rest in peace my friend one day we´ll all rejoice in heaven with you amen always your friend Chuckieeee no

Charles Garcia

May 11, 2020

I LOVED MARK RUMA....he,ll always be in my HEART..AND ALWAY,S my MIND...one day will all Rejoice in HEAVEN WITH HIM....i Know that MARK is LOOKING DOWN,,,AND OUT FOR ALL OF US...

Bill Costa

August 18, 2014

Jim,
I'm very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was such a nice guy. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Tom Kane

June 16, 2014

Jim, I was saddened to learn about your son's passing. The thought of losing my son in my lifetime would be terribly hard to bear. My prayers are with you and your family.

May 29, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Ruma family for losing Mark. I discovered his passing while researching an article about successful family businesses, just tonight. I was drawn to the Ruma's story, and continued to search online, until finding this notice. Perhaps I was meant to find it.Carla McBeath [email protected]

Alan Sammartino

May 27, 2014

My condolences to Marks family. I knew Mark thru the GBCA where he was always nice and kind.

Susan Landay

May 23, 2014

Jim, my thoughts are with you at this very sad time. ~ Sue from Trainers Warehouse

May 23, 2014

so sorry to hear of marks passing
Helen kilraine @ sunshine maids

Michaelle Barss, now Selcke

May 21, 2014

Too young. High school class of 1989. You will be missed.

Paul Pierce

May 20, 2014

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your great loss. Mark was a wonderful young man who will be missed by family as well as those fortunate enough to have known him.

Stephanie Brown-Lewis

May 20, 2014

Dear Maryann, Jim and Family,
I want to send my deepest sympathy with Marks's passing.
I was so lucky to find such an amazing, loving, caring family to work with. May light, peace and love find you all at this time.

Bill Seward, HC '63

May 20, 2014

Jim, you are in thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace

Brann Wry

May 20, 2014

Dear Jim,

I am so sorry to learn of your son's early, untimely passing. I hope memories of him and his good life will console you and your wife for a long time to come.

With sympathy and prayers.

Brann Wry
HC, 1963

Michael Petto

May 19, 2014

a genuinely nice person, he will be missed. my deepest sympathy...

chuckie garcia

May 19, 2014

mr and misses ruma i.m lost for word.s this young man was a great man and a wonderful friend..you two did a Great job on bring him up as a perfact Gental man..will miss his sadly...

May 19, 2014

Dear Mary Ann and Jim,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for all of you.All I can offer is my prayers and the guarantee that you are in my thoughts
Ann OSullivan

May 19, 2014

Dear Jim and Mary Ann, I am so sorry to
read about Mark's passing. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Lorraine Restaino McDevitt, Guilford, Ct

Wayne Goldstein

May 19, 2014

Rest In Peace Mark

Ralph DiGiacomo

May 19, 2014

Dear Jim and family:
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Mark will be missed by everyone who knew him. You are all in our special thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Diane DuBreuil

May 19, 2014

So sorry to hear about Mark...you are all in my prayers.

May 19, 2014

Dear Jim and Family,
I was saddened to hear about Mark's passing. I will miss seeing Mark at our meetings and events. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Laura Sullivan & NEPC

Mark in Florida 2008

May 19, 2014

My deepest condolences and sympathies to the Ruma family. Mark is in my prayers and thoughts. Ted Clark

Maureen Bates

May 19, 2014

Rick and I are so sad to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 18, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mark was special. You are special. Bill & Mary McGurk

May 18, 2014

Please accept our heartfelt condolences in this most difficult time. Mark's spirit &
devotion to family will always be remembered. A most respectful & respected
man. God bless you all. Sandy & Joan Ruma

Julie (Kampen) Lyon

May 18, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was the sweetest guy and a great neighbor.

May 18, 2014

You know, I'm never at a loss for words, until now. I know words can't heal, only faith and time will help. My heart is with all of you. Dolly Finocchio

May 18, 2014

The love that you have shared as a family is an inspiration to all who know you.
Judy Berger

May 18, 2014

I just heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Kim and Matt Salmon

Jen Anderson-cordaro

May 18, 2014

Dear Ruma Family
I am so sad of Marks passing, he was one of kind. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Christine Goodrich

May 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Laurie Healey

May 18, 2014

Dear Jim and Maryann, Kate, Andrea and Michael,
I was so profoundly saddened to hear of Mark's premature passing. Mark was a kind and gentle soul, who fought a long and painful fight, with all of you by his side, each and every step of the way. You are a wonderful family, and I pray that your faith and love for Mark and one another help to sustain you on this most difficult journey.

Rick G

May 18, 2014

Marks spirit will never leave us. He made us all better people. May God Bless the Ruma family.

Tony DiSavino

May 18, 2014

Travel well true and faithful companion. I expect that I will never meet such a kind, genuine person for the rest of my days. I feel fortunate to have known you. You deserved more time.

Trish Shea

May 17, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He truly was one of the nicest, sweetest souls I ever had the pleasure of knowing. My thoughts and prayers with his family. Rest in peace, Mark.

Nina Schroder

May 17, 2014

Dear Ruma Family,

We are so very sorry about Mark's passing. We know he will be missed immensely by your family and many others whose lives he touched.

We are praying for peace and healing for all of you.

Much love,
Paul, Nina, Christopher & William Schroder.

Gretchen Lang

May 17, 2014

My prayers and condolences to you all

Debbie Trevisone

May 17, 2014

Rest in Peace, Mark. Prayers from the Trevisone family.

Greg Morin

May 17, 2014

Wonderful memories of a sincere and true soul. Thank you Mark fort such great memories. You are loved by many. Many blessings to your family and others. Only your body has passed but your soul and spirit live on though all of those you touched, starting with family. Love you Mark and God bless you and yours.

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