Ralph S. Ruggiero

Well a .year went by we all lost a very good heart friend he was like a uncle to me and my sister's and brother's..and my like a brother he is always in my prayers and thoughts since I lost my dad a couple months ago it's still hard on everyone to loss very kind souls

He was a great man. Was a teacher when my dad, aunt and uncles went there. I got into a fight, junior year and he only suspended for 1 day. He requested to hand me my diploma personally without me knowing. Went to the room for all the "D" last names and I wasn't on the list. Went to the office and found out he had made that request Love knowing that is my last memory of him.

Hi one more thing to add he was always there when I needed help growing up..miss you too

A wonderful man who let me fish off his dock when I was a kid. My condolences to his great family.

Ralph was a friend and golf partner to my husband Rich. When Richie was no longer able to drive - for over five years - Ralph and John Krut made sure he was still able to make the weekly game and drove him every week. A kind man of integrity. Love to Beverly, Joe and the family. Fair winds.

Always had a smile . My deepest condolences to the family. Rene Ebercohn

He was a true Angel . His bright smile each day at school. He and Mr Mintz made you want to come to school . He always made sure everything we be ok . May God rest his soul and give the family loads of strength Gayatri Pancholi Class of 95

Such a wonderful man and AP! My favorite memory was working with him and other administration members on a solution to NOT throw the graduation caps in the air. A beloved tradition, yet too many students were getting injured. Mr. Ruggerio was open and it allowed for conversation & solutions-after we received our diplomas, we dropped our caps into a container at the end of our row. A wonderful man! R.I.P

It speaks a lot about a person that almost 30 years later I am heartbroken over this loss. Mr. Ruggerio was my AP back in the 90's!! I worked as his student assistant during school and also after I graduated. I was blessed to have a close relationship with him. He was a kind and compassionate man who truly loved his work and his "kids." For me, he was a father figure and mentor, when I really needed one. He left an impact on me that will last a lifetime. My deepest condolences to the family,...