Joseph E. Ruccio, Jr.

Rest in peace, Joe.

Just found out about Joe's passing. I know we have not kept in touch, something the older Ruccio brothers always did and I regret that. My memory of cousin Joe will always be his MG cars! You are all in my prayers.

I just learned of Joe's passing. My deepest condolences to Joe,s wife and family. Joe was my teacher and coach at Granville High School. Joe stopped in Granville a couple of years ago, and we talked about old times. It was great. We had some great memories. Joe was the kind of man that once he knew you, you were friends fo life. Again my sincere condolences.

To the Ruccio Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Joe. I had the honor of teaching with him at the High School for many years and admired his dedication to educating our youth.

My condolences to Barbara and Joe's children and grandchildren. When I last spoke to him Joe was his usual upbeat self and was looking forward to returning to Colgate for our 55th Reunion. When I'm with our other SN brothers this coming weekend we'll toast Joe in recognition of what a great spirit he possessed.

Jim Aston, Orchard Park, NY

Mr. Ruccio made history come alive to me, flavoring it with such wonderful context and nuance. I am grateful to have had him as a teacher. And so sorry to hear of his passing. He and his family are in my prayers.

I was saddened to hear of Joe Ruccio's passing. I have such wonderful memories of his history class - his sense of humor, his encouragement, his common sense. My condolences to the family. Please know that he touched many, many lives.

Joe Ruccio was so special to so many- none more so than to his family. My husband,Jack Moyer, had him as his soccer coach (even though they lost almost all their games- he made soccer fun)and I was one of the scorekeepers. We had a lot of laughs for those 2 years. I also had him as my favorite teacher in history and economics. He would pick on me kindly because I never understood economics! Jack and I ran into him at the track last August and spent 20 min catching up- hearing all about...

I was fortunate to be in one of Mr. Ruccio's last AP history classes-- he was an uncommonly excellent educator and person, and one of the best teachers I have had. Much love to the Ruccio family-- Saratoga as a whole has lost a good man.