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Walter R., born in Queens, NY, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012, in Cincinnati, OH. Walter attended St. John's Prep and Manhattan College which was interrupted by service in the 10th Mountain Division and deployment in Italy during WW II. Upon return, he graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in electrical engineering. He married Juliana Burkard in October, 1949, and they had three children, Richard, Barbara and the late Donald. They lived in Glen Rock, NJ, from 1961 until moving to Cincinnati in 2009. Professionally, he worked many years at ITT in Nutley, NJ, and ended his career at the Swiss Bank in NYC. He was a board member of the former Home Federal S&L (North Fork Bank). Creatively, he was an artist, working with water colors, authored a play "Manhattan Girl" in 1995 and published the Long Beach Island Journal in 1976. He was active in NJ politics locally and the Bergen County Republican Committee and was a significant contributor to the renovation of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church in Glen Rock, NJ. Walter is survived by his wife of 63 years, Juliana, children; Richard Ruddy and Barbara Wriston-Ruddy and 6 grandchildren. A memorial service in New Jersey is to be planned. Memorials may be made to: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Gay Men's Health Crisis. Condolences can be made online at: hodappfuneralhome.com
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Joseph Cornacchia
December 23, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Walter and working closely wth him during his time at the Swiss Bank Corp, when I served at the Bank's architect.
Walter was a very generous person, who shared he art,his love for his family and for Little Egg Harbor. He was a delight to work with and be around. I have thought of him many times throughout the years and I am sure that I will contunue to do so.
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