James L. Ruffa

I think of Dr. Ruffa often. I am truly great full for his confidence in me when he selected me to be the principal of Colonial Heights High School. Today my wife Susan & I are retired living in Florida. I know I owe my career in education to Dr. James Ruffa. He continues to be missed.

I think of James often and it always brings a smile to my face. He was a kind and generous spirit who made the world a better place. Love to Linda and the family.

Dear Ruffa Family,

It is now November 2017. Having been a friend of Jim at Lees McRae, I know how missed he has been among all of you and his friends for he was a role model for other students; one you all would be so proud of. I knew the kind of man hed become. I am so sorry for your great loss.

Tonight I was saddened to learn from the internet of his passing in 2010 as I scrolled to find him. I recall his opportunity to pitch for the Astros and thought hed be watching...

In 1974/5 Mr. Ruffa was my tennis coach at Norview High School in Norfolk. During that short period of time he took an interest in my abilities and at that time to me he was the kind of man one would hope to emulate in adulthood. I always wanted to just say hi once again. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. He was one of the good ones! God be with you Mr. Ruffa, and your family.
Glen L. Mabry, Norfolk, VA.

Hello, it's me again, Heather Lee Muller. I am sorry I did not make it for the funeral. but Mr. Ruffa did mean the world to most people as you can tell by reading.

Let me tell you some more. He was a yr ahead of my Daddy, Ed Lee in Hg. school, PGHS and College, Lees-McRea College. Then he found out I was following in his footsteps. Yep, going to the same college. He was tickled. Lees-McRea College.

Daddy did not start hanging out with him until he was in college...

Beth and I came by J.T. Morris after the funeral for Beth's dad, but we didn't stay since the line was running outside, and we had already been outside for quite some time at the earlier funeral. James was a great guy; most of my time spent with him was on the tennis court, and it wasn't until many years later that I entered the world of education, and I regret not being able to talk to James about anything in that area. Fortunately, my wife Beth did interact with him in that area while she...

Very saddened at the loss of Dr. James Ruffa. He will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ruffa at the Govenor's School. Praying for the family.