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FRANCIS STEPHEN RUDDY Francis Stephen Ruddy passed away on May 7, 2014. Born in Jackson Heights, Queens, Mr. Ruddy worked all over the world, particularly in Africa, where he was the US ambassador to Equatorial Guinea. He helped direct American aid efforts in Africa through his work in...
Read MoreFrank Ruddy had an influence on my life and for that I am eternally grateful. He and his wife Terri were my landlords--I rented a room out of their home when I interned for National Public Radio in Washington, and when I was a tour guide for Tourmobile Sightseeing. Frank Ruddy taught me that Theodore Roosevelt quotation about the measure of a man--it is not the critic who counts.
Michelle Bashian
March 17, 2021 | Lakewood, OH | Friend
Fruddy,
I will miss always.
Babs
May 16, 2014 | Portsmouth, VA
Frank served his country with thoughtfulness and distinction. With patience and generosity he was a friend and mentor to me. May Our Lord give him eternal happiness. Frank: In paradisum deducant te angeli.
Joseph Duggan
May 14, 2014 | Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
My deepest sympathies. May you find comfort and the strength to cope. Isiah 25:8.
N S
May 12, 2014
My condolences to the family of Frank Ruddy. A kind man, smart, funny, tender, loyal. Rest in Peace Frank Ruddy. Say hi to my parents--they will be happy to see you!
Cary Weil Barnett
May 11, 2014 | Chevy Chase, MD
My deepest sympathy to Frank's family and many friends. In the Jesuit tradition, he was "a man for others." Mention his name to any of his classmates and you will get an immediate smile--testimony to his warm sense of humor. But his loyalty, compassion, tenacity and spirituality were just as much a part of his make-up. Ave, atque, Vale, Frank. We will miss you.
George Royall
May 11, 2014 | Arlington, VA