PETER C. RUSCITTO

Peter's name came up just last week in a conversation I was having with Pat B., owner of Earthworks -- the landscaping company Peter hired years ago to maintain our extensive school grounds. Pat recalled with admiration many instances of Peter's business acumen and down-to-earth approach to the tasks at hand.

We spoke while standing in front of the sturdy garden shed that Peter eventually gave me the go-ahead to buy, but only after he had given the deal a thorough going over. ...

I was tutored by Peter Ruscitto for remedial reading at the Rectory School. To get me to work with him, he used to play a quick ping pong game at the start of the session to deal with my ADHD. He almost got himself in trouble with the assistant Headmaster but being the demon I was, the assistant Headmaster understood his reasoning. He definitely was a great teacher and friend during my years at the Rectory School. I will never forget, Peter Ruscitto, for the impact he was on my life

Peter was one of the first people I met when I interviewed for a teaching job at Friends Academy in 2002. I was relocating from warm Miami to chilly New England and Peter confidently predicted that being so close to the coast, the Dartmouth school had mild winters and I shouldn't have to worry about long slogs through the snow or school closures. My first year teaching, February of 2003 roared in with more than two feet of snow, shutting down the school for an entire week. Peter had to bring...

My deepest sympathy to all who loved Peter. He will be missed. I knew Peter for only a short while but his kind gentle manner and sweet smile made it very easy to care. I'm so grateful for the time I had with Peter and his family. I'm so truly sorry for your loss. Sally Dave Louisa and Matt. You are in my thoughts and prayers. And in my heart forever. God bless

I am so sorry, Sally. I remember him as such a kind and brilliant man who was devoted to his students as well as to you and his children and grandchildren. I am thinking of you and praying for him and you and David, Louisa, and Matthew.

Betsy