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Diane (Tickle) Mark
November 19, 2008
Jon was one of the first people I met when I moved to East Hartford and entered fourth grade at Goodwin Elementary School in 1972. We continued to attend school together up until the day we graduated from Penney High School in 1981. I have thought and spoken of him often and fondly over the years.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Ruggles family and all that were close to him. He will be missed by many.
Kathy Kugler
November 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of Jon from Elementary through High School. He always was so nice. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kevin Jacobson
November 14, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy going out to the Ruggles family for your loss. I have many fond memories of Jon growing up in East Hartford and from Penney High. He was always very chipper and friendly and would make me laugh. We didn't stay in touch over the years as much as I would have liked, very regrettably now. I would run into him once in awhile though and it was always great to see him. Jon will be greatly missed by myself and all who knew him, I'm sure.
Simone McNamara
November 13, 2008
We were so sad to hear about your loss. Jonathan was a likeable young man and we have such fond memories of him.
We are so sorry not to be able to attend the services but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With our deepest condolences.
Frank and Simone
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Mary-Beth (Zemantic) Raymond
November 13, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the Ruggles family. I was lucky enough to be part of the gang in Penny High, we had a lot of great times, lots of laughs. I'll always remember the year we all got together at the Cape. Jon was a kind, warm, funny guy, and I will hold tight to those memories.
John McNaugthon III
November 12, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about John and your loss. My heart goes out to your family. I have only fond and happy memories of John when I was a child in East Hartford, one of which included many sledding events in our backyard with John, who always convinced me to go first. (Which many times ended up with me in the brook !! ) Please let Sussie know she was always my favorite baby sitter.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Suzanne (McCue) Bartomioli
November 12, 2008
Michael, Suzanne and family..Words cannot express my feelings for your loss. May the thoughts and prayers from others and fond memories you have of Jonathan go a long way to heal your hearts. I am so deeply sorry.
2008 Jon with some of his fellow workers @ Parksite
November 12, 2008
Roberta Mockus
November 12, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Ruggle's family. I will always cheerish those childhood memeories.
Michael Madden
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ruggles family. I always remember Jon with a smile on his face from the first day we met at Goodwin School.
Wendy Gniady
November 12, 2008
My sympathy goes out to Jonathan's family and friends. Jonathan has always held a place in my heart from the day I first met him at Goodwin School. He was always very kind to me, and though I haven't seen or spoken to him since early school days, I have thought of him and spoken of him many times over the years. May the special memories you have of your son, husband, brother, uncle, and friend carry you through this difficult time.
Diane (Girardin) Anderson
November 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow with warm memories "The Girardin's" from Hills Street
Sue (Coleman) Rosa
November 12, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to those he left. Jon was a great friend with an unforgetable personality and will stay in our childhood memories forever.
Bob Russell
November 12, 2008
My condolences. Jon could always put a smile on your face! He will always be in my memory.
Michael Guminiak
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ruggles family in this time of sorrow.
Connie (Adams) Bordieri
November 12, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember baby sitting the Ruggles children when they were young and of course Suzanne and Elaine were like sisters. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
SHAREN FOLEY-RICCIARDELLI
November 12, 2008
WITH SYMPATHY TO SUE & FAMILY THINKING BACK TO THE 80'S,HANGING OUT WITH THE FOLEY BOYS WAS "RUGS" AS WE KNEW HIM HE WAS A HOUSEHOLD NAME ON HILLS ST. WE ALL HAVE OUR MEMORIES OF "RUGGLES". LOVE & PRAYERS TO YOU ALL SHAREN FOLEY AND THE FOLEY FAMILY
Anthony&KAREN Dattilio
November 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tracy (Saunders) Liner
November 11, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of Jon's death. I have great memories of him from the Pitkin days - basketball and the Hills Street trails. He was always fun to be around. We will hold tight to our memories. My sympathies to his family.
christine hickey
November 11, 2008
Dear Chris & Elise & Family,
I am holding you in my heart during this very sad time. Sending my love.
Christine
Cathy Klybas
November 11, 2008
Deepest sympathy to the Ruggles Family. Jon was a pleasure to work with, always there to help out. I will always remember his smiling face and his sense of humor. We will miss you Jon. Cathy
Laurie (Adams) Bengtson
November 11, 2008
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Some of my fondest memories of Jon are from our childhood. Jon was always running or biking around Hills Street, or out in the woods or hanging out at Foley’s or Crouse’s. Always with a smile on his face, dirt on his clothes and a bit of mischief in his eyes. Who would have predicted we would lose another kid from the Hills Street gang? Whether playing basketball, kickball, softball, hide and go seek or kick the bucket, or hunting easter eggs, we sure knew how to have fun as kids didn’t we? I bet Jon wouldn’t have traded it for anything.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ruggles family, especially Sue, our adopted sister and daughter.
Mary Braga McManus
November 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have great memories of Jon and his family fun times from Pitkin School and Penney High as well. Great sense of humor, he made us all laugh.I am so sad to hear this news.
John Cianfaglione (Dawkins)
November 11, 2008
We used to have quite a time during our boyhood. From playing sports to jumping our Huffy bikes using home-made ramps in my driveway, he was a good friend then as I'm sure he was to those who were lucky enough to call him a friend during his adulthood.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of loss.
jeff klock
November 11, 2008
my deepest sympathies to the Ruggles family.I remember Jon as a good ballplayer,a kid with a great personality, and a cousin. He certainly will be missed by all that knew him.
Barb (Levine) Landrigan
November 11, 2008
I went to school with Jon from Goodwin School through Penney High. He was always very kind and funny. My condolences to your whole family.
Sherry Savastio Lafontaine
November 11, 2008
My sympathies to the Ruggles family for your loss. I remember Jon from high school. Jon was always friendly, nice to talk with and was sincere. He had a contagious smile which I will always remember.
Paul Mazzaferro
November 11, 2008
My condolences go out to the Ruggles family. I remember Jon from Pitkin school where he was always a funny and kind hearted guy. Always had a nice things to say all through high school whenever I saw him.
May God rest his soul.
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