Cranston, Rhode Island
1942 - 2020 (Age 77)
Carl Ruggiero passed away on February 10, 2020 at the age of 77 in Cranston, Rhode Island. Funeral Home Services for Carl are being provided by Maceroni Funeral Home - North Providence. The obituary was featured in The Providence Journal on February 12, 2020.
I was fortunate to have Mr. Ruggiero as my Italian teacher for two years at Classical High School. His teaching was a wonderful mix of drawing out the best effort from students, along with a good dash of humor and fun throughout it all. Grazie mille to Mr. Ruggiero for instilling my strong foundation of the Italian language, which I continue to study to this day. Riposa in pace.
Anne E Picozzi
November 16, 2020 | Student
I have fond memories of his joyful spirit and friendly demeanor. He was a true Classicalite; first as an honors student and then as an accomplished teacher. You will be missed, Mr. Ruggiero. Riposare In Pace.
Joseph Pilla
February 17, 2020 | Cranston, RI
I will miss Carl's energy and vivacious personality. He was wonderful and natural teacher.
Henry DelAngelo
February 16, 2020 | Fairfield, CT
I had Mr. Ruggiero for sophomore French at Classical High 1968-1969. He was one of my favorite teachers ever.
Lou Bruno
February 15, 2020 | Medford, MA
It was a pleasure to have you as my friend and work with you in comedy. On and off stage , your love for people, the arts was very clear. I remember our offstage coffee talks and phone calls on everything for soup to nuts, yes you loved to cook. My family loved you especially Mama who you bonded with on Italian culture. Always learned something interested from you and your laughter was infectious. Rest in peace my dear one. My deepest condolences to your nephews and great nephews Kathleen...
Kathleen McCarthy
February 15, 2020 | North Kingstown, RI
Carluccio,
We laughed together after school in front of Union Station, while waiting for the bus home, and we continued to laugh (and sometimes cry) through adulthood.
Sei sempre stato grande e ci mancherai moltissimo. Non ti dimentichero' mai. RIP.
Mary Ann Sorrentino CHS classmate 1961
Mary Ann Sorrentino
February 14, 2020 | Hillsboro Beach, FL
A wonderful person and joyous respected teacher! Sympathy from Susan class of 75
Susan Amato
February 13, 2020 | Student
Carl was an amazing person with a heart of gold and i am blessed to have known him . Gone far to soon , A wonderful human being , RIP now Carl
Bill Nolan
February 13, 2020 | Friend
My High School Italian Teacher! I can still recall Mr. Ruggiero's classroom, and the time he accompanied our senior class on a trip to Italy. It was 45 years ago but I remember him well, a wonderful teacher. I am saddened to hear of his passing, deepest condolences to the family.
Leslie Benson
February 13, 2020 | Cranston, RI
