MICHAEL-RUGGIERO-Obituary

MICHAEL P. RUGGIERO

Merrimack, New Hampshire

1955 - 2010

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RUGGIERO MICHAEL P. RUGGIERO, 55, of Merrimack, NH, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a long illness. He was born in Cleveland, OH on Feb. 3, 1955, a son of Raymond and Barbara (Frank) Ruggiero, of Brunswick, OH. Mike loved to coach and was involved with the Merrimack MYA, since coaching his son in T-ball, in 1987. He also coached MYA Girls Softball, in the 1990's. Mike became a MYA Executive Board Member, for 20 years, tirelessly working towards getting more fields, so more kids could participate in sports in Merrimack. He also refereed MYA Basketball games and was the Asst. Coach for Merrimack High School Softball for many years. Mike enjoyed spending time with his many friends and camping in the White Mtns. He was formerly employed at the former KLA Tencor in Bedford, MA, as a Technical Support Manager. In addition to his parents, members of his family include his wife, Carol A. (Damazyn) Ruggiero, of Merrimack; three children, Amy, Dan, and Lisa Ruggiero; three brothers, Jim Ruggiero, of Merrimack, NH, Ken Ruggiero, of Broadview Hts., OH, and Steve Ruggiero, of Strongsville, OH; two sisters, Linda Hottel, of Piperton, TN, and Diane Ruggiero, of Kansas City, MO and aunt, Mary Lou and her husband, Andrew Nuzzi, of Danville, CA, and an uncle, Robert Beers, of Bay Village, OH, and several nieces and nephews. CALLING HOURS ARE IN THE GEORGE R. RIVET FUNERAL HOME, 425 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY, MERRIMACK, NH, SUNDAY, FROM 2 - 5 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Rd., Merrimack, NH, Monday, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Last Rest Cemetery, Merrimack. Those who wish, may make memorial contributions to the Merrimack Youth Assoc., P.O. Box 153, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to the American Cancer Society, Suite 110, 2 Commerce Dr., Bedford, NH 03110. For more info or to sign an online register book go to rivetfuneralhome.com

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Dear Carol,

Sally and I just now learned of Mike's passing. We are shocked and deeply saddend for your loss.

I knew and worked with Mike for a long time. He was a great guy!

Mike, the next round is on us. We'll be seeing you some day. We promise.

Dear Carol Ann:
Mike was a great man. I was saddeded to learn of his passing. I wish to extend to you and your children my deepest sympathy. It seems like only yesterday when I stood by your side as your Maid of Honor at your wedding. What great adventures we had on Mandalay Drive. Please contact me.
Sincerely,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

We are so saddened by the news of Mike's passing. Having been involved with him for many years in the MYA we know how great a loss that is to the family and the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Les and Denise Leonard, Murrells Inlet, SC

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING ONE OF LIFES MOST DIFFICULT TIMES. JUST KNOW THAT YOUR ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
GAYLE (THOMSON) SWEDBERG, STACEY & JESSE
ELEANOR ROWLETTE

I am so sorry to learn of Mike's passing and pray that you, Carol, find some comfort in knowing that people like me also feel a loss.

Dennis Tommasone

Mike and I were sometimes referred to as "two peas in a pod", I take that as a compliment. Unfortunately, my pod is a little empty now, but thank God I have 35 years of memories. Mike will be missed but always in our hearts.

To Carol and Family,
Please accept our condolences and Prayers for Mike, he will be missed by his family and friends. Our prayers are also for the whole Ruggiero family especially for Barb and Ray.
From Walt, Irene and Andrew Skorobatckyj