Doctor John you once told me that I was the only one that actually called you Doctor John every one else called you the best VET ever and I have to agree with that you are gone but you will never be forgotten I think of you every day and wish you were still here. Love Dad

Happy Birthday, John.

I can't imagine you at 52. It hurts still to think of you permanently frozen at 41, far too young to be gone.

I miss you.

Sue

John tomorrow it will be 9 years since you passed away I again will enroll you in the FOREVER Perpetual Membership in the Society of the Little Flower and I will do it every year as long as I live and their will ALWAYS be MASSES said for you forever whether I am around or not. I still pray for you every day and think of the things that I wish that I would have done for you. You never asked for much and I tried to do what ever you asked me to do but I feel I should have done much more for you.
LOVE DAD

Happy 50th, John. I'm going to Dairy Queen today to celebrate your life. I miss you. And I love you. Susie

John I wish you were still here so that We could Celebrate Your 50th. Birthday together but I guess your Grandparents are Celebrating your 50th. Birthday with you in Heaven. I still miss you and think of you every day and wish I would have done more for you although you never asked for much.
HAPPY 50th. BIRTHDAY
WITH LOVE
DAD

Beloved John,
When your mother informed of your death in February 2008, I couldn't stand to even think about it.
Your dear mother, Jeanne, asked me to call her, but I wasn't able to talk about you. I hope she accepts my apology for all these years of silence.
I still don't know how to express what you mean to me. At first we bonded over the dogs, and then over medicine, philosophy, ethics, and our shared sense of humor. We could talk about anything without judgment. You were always a better person than I was compassionate, dignified in the face of ill-treatment, and extended yourself to others without expectation of any return.
I know people always said how nice and caring you were, but the truth is you embodied Goodness. When you died, my grief silenced me, but you have never left me.

John V.M.D. I still miss you very much even though you been gone now for eight years. I think of you and pray for you every day. You were always a very good thoughtful kind hearted person. I think I always tried to do what ever you ask of me which you never ask very much for your self but I regret not doing more for you than you asked me to do. No one could ever ask for a better good kind hearted son than you. I only wish I were half a good of a person that you were. Love Always DAD

Dr. John, you were wonderful with my little dog Gabby and that is why we followed you from CSAH to PHPH. You were kind, compassionate, and had a warmth and kindness about you that can't be explained. You said my dog would walk again, and she did... though she could have been paralyzed she made a full recovery. You helped us through a tough time and I am very grateful. I was greatly saddened when I heard of your passing years ago and just now found this page. The tributes here are a testament to you, and I know you are now in Heaven and surrounded by the love of all the many animals you helped over the years. THANK YOU for all you did for us! We miss you!

John today is your 49th. birthday I still miss you very much in so many ways I think of you everyday and pray for you everyday although you probably don't need prayers as I know that you were a very good person and you are in heaven with your Grand Parents Ruffings & Webers.

Dear Ruffing family, friends,
I am so sorry for your loss! Dr. Ruffing and I worked together at VCA, and he encouraged me to follow my dreams. When I moved back to town, I wanted to thank him, and tell him how much his kind and encouraging words meant to me. You have to know how special he was. He touched, and continues to touch, many lives. I'm so sorry that he is gone. You are in my prayers.

John it is 7 Years today that you pass away and I still miss you very much. I think of you and pray for you every day. I enrolled you in the Perpetual Membership in the Society of the Little Flower so their will be Masses and Prayers said for you for ever even after I am gone.

John I did not forget that today is your 48th. Birthday you are still missed very much by everyone. Since I can't buy you a present to give to you I am having a Mass said you for everyday for the whole year wh I think and pray for you everyday.
Love Dad

John,
Six years ago today was one of the very worst days in my life. I never thought I'd have to face growing old without you by my side . Not that I'm getting old. You'd be happy to know that dad finally turned 19 though so he must be getting old. I'm sure you'd have a smart comment about that. I never thought I would miss your insults as much as I do. You always could make people laugh ( usually at my expense)
With every year that passes more and more people leave here and join you in heaven. I know some day we will all be together again. Until then I have a lot of memories of you to keep me going.
I wish you were here to see my grandkids. I'm sure you would say they are short and smell funny and that you hate kids then you would sit, like you did with my kids, and play with them for hours. Those are the kind of memories of you that keep me going. We shared so many happy memories and some not so happy ones too. I miss you so very much. Time doesn't ever make these anniversaries any less painful.
Until we are together again little brother I love you, Rest in peace !!
Sherry

Dr. John in 1 1/2hrs.it will be 6 years since you left up we all still miss you very much. I think of you and pray for you everyday. Sunday 11/10/2013 I am having Fr. Ed. at Kane McKeesport Chapel say a Mass for you I told Sherry to tell her family and your mother they are all invited to attend this Mass. I usually send away for Masses for you but since Fr. Ed. has Masses at Kane every Sunday I'll have him say Masses for you occasionally. I am going to see if Fr. Ed. will read the poem you wrote think it over. Now I'll try again to put at least 1 picture of you. I think often about the thing I should have done for you and didn't do. Love Dad

I think of you almost every day. I miss our conversations and laughter. I know you are better off on that side of the mirror. Big hug, until we meet again.

Happy Birthday Dr. John I was looking over old family pictures today to find a special one to put in your guest book today for your birthday but I guess all the pictures of you are special. Love Dad

Dear John,

Happy Birthday, my friend. I listened to "The Time of My Life" - from my prom - and it always makes me think of you. I miss you.

Love, Susie

We're sending a dove to heaven today
With a message on it's wings
Be careful how you open it
It's full of beautiful things
Inside are birthday wishes
Wrapped up in a million hugs
To say how much we miss you
And to send you all of our love

We hold you close within our hearts
And there you will always remain
To walk throughout our lives with us
Until we meet again !!

We love you and miss you today and everyday.

Happy Birthday John
Love,
Mom, Sherry, Marissa, Kayla, Sereny and Jordan ( Rel, Aubrie and Ashton too )

Rest in peace my friend. I did an internet search for you and saw that you had passed away. Will always remember the good times we had in dr. fusco's organic 1and 2 classes at California university of pa.

Dr. John I just want to say another Christmas went by and Christmas just isn't the same with out you.
Love Dad

Dr. John,
This is the 5th. anniversity of your death. I think of you and pray for you everyday. This year your uncle Dave and some of your four legged kid have joined you in heaven.I am going again try to put more pictures of your life in your guest book.
Love Dad.

They say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time or reason
Will change the way we feel
For no one knows the heartache
That lies behind our smiles
No one knows how many times
We've broken down and cried
We want to tell you something
So there won't be any doubt
You are so wonderful to think of
But so hard to live without

Rest in Peace
We love you,
Mom, Sherry, Marissa, Kayla, Sereny and Jordan and all your four legged children

Dear John ~
This is my first time leaving you a message here in all these years. I think about you all the time. All the time. I got so lost not having you to talk to, having you to share this never ending ordeal with. You were such a comfort to me. A blazing bright spot. I still miss your 2am phone calls. I know you are watching over us. In my heart I know you had your hand in Sherry and I finding our way to each other. I love you John. Forever and Always my cousin. My comfort comes from knowing you are flying free.....

I lost touch with you, and when I went looking for you, I was too late. I miss you and your funny stories and silly voices (like your Sprockets immitation!!). I have always remembered your birthday, because it was a popular birthday day at good old UPMC lab. Hope to see you, and our dear pets on the other side, friend. Love, Michele

Dr. John,
I think and Pray for you everyday. Yesterday I was watching the video of you calling your dogs. Even though I can't talk to you I still play the video that you made of you watching and calling your dogs. Also of the one that I was working on your lawn tractor.Today I am again try to put some old memories in your guest book.
Happy 46th. Birthday Love Dad.

On angel's wings you were taken away
But in my heart you'll always stay
I hear your whisper in the tallest of trees
Feel your love in the gentle summer breeze
And when I feel that I miss you the most
Inside your memories I will hold you close
You are my angel watching over me
With the comfort and blessings you bring
You embrace my heart and hold it close
Forever on Angel's Wings !

Happy Birthday John.
We Love and miss you always ,
Mom, Sherry, Marissa , Kayla , Sereny and Jordan

John,
Today I am looking at pictures of Christmas of the 60's which I am going to try and put some of these pictures here for everone to see. It's been over four years now since you left us and we still miss you very much. Their is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Love Dad

Uncle John
Four years ago today we lost you. Your still missed so much. Its still weird to think about sometimes. Ill always regret not spending more time with you. You were a wonderful person and a great uncle. I know the babies would love you so much and its really sad to know they'll never get to know you. I take them to the cemetery but they don't really understand what we mean when we tell them your in heaven. Sometimes i think about how things would be now if you were still here. I know mam n my mom would be a lot better off. My baby marcey would be in great hands too. I think a lot of the saddness we all feel sometimes wouldnt be so bad and holidays would be a fun event again instead of being so sad every year without you. When you died you changed us all forever. I wish i were as good of a person as you were. You would think after four years this all would be a lot easier but i dont think it ever will be. Ill always wonder what if. I would give anything to have you back. I was only 15 when you died and really didnt get to know you like i wish i would have. Ill never forget you. We all love you so much!
Sereny

John it's now been four years since you left us and I still think of you everyday and pray for you everyday. I always tried to do the things you ask me to do but I always think maybe I should have or could have done more to help you but I never think of this until it's too late. No one could ever want a better son than you Love Dad.

Doctor John It's now been 4 years since you left us. I think about you everyday and wonder if I would have stayed longer that night after you went to sleep if I would have been able to get the nurses to take care of you faster if you would still be here. I think of this ofter and think of you and pray for you everyday. Love Dad
Now I will try again to add some of your life's pictures.

Loving son , best brother , favorite uncle ---Your end was very sudden,it made us weep and cry. The saddest part of all was that we couldn't say goodbye. Though your smile is gone forever and your hands we cannot touch,we have so many memories of the one we love so much.Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping,we have you in our hearts.
Love ,
Mom, Sherry , Marissa , Kayla , Sereny and Jordan

Not a day goes by that you arent miss by everyone. Not a day goes by that I wish i woulda helped you out more and spent more time with you. I would give anything for you to be here with all of us today. I never thought dogs could really miss a person until i started taking care of yours and i can tell they miss you every second of every day. I still look back on all those times you used to play with me and take me to the movies when i was little and i think of you ever time i go to loews theater becuase i had better times with you their then i do with my friends ... As you no because you are looking over me and everyone that i got sick and we found out that i have the same thing as you did. I wish you were here because then i wouldnt be afraid and i would have someone to talk to about everything. Never in a million years did i think that the last time i would see you really alive was watching you and mam drive away as i played football in the street. I wish i had the chance to really say good bye to you. You were a really good person and i hope to follow in your foot steps in being so kind to everyone and changing peoples lives the way you did... You will always be loved and miss by me your only nephew... I am confident i will see you again one day greeting me at heavens gates with Rey and GG all side you... Forever in our hearts <3333

Not a day goes by that you arent miss by everyone. Not a day goes by that I wish i woulda helped you out more and spent more time with you. I would give anything for you to be here with all of us today. I never thought dogs could really miss a person until i started taking care of yours and i can tell they miss you every second of every day. I still look back on all those times you used to play with me and take me to the movies when i was little and i think of you ever time i go to loews theater becuase i had better times with you their then i do with my friends ... As you no because you are looking over me and everyone that i got sick and we found out that i have the same thing as you did. I wish you were here because then i wouldnt be afraid and i would have someone to talk to about everything. Never in a million years did i think that the last time i would see you really alive was watching you and mam drive away as i played football in the street. I wish i had the chance to really say good bye to you. You were a really good person and i hope to follow in your foot steps in being so kind to everyone and changing peoples lives the way you did... You will always be loved and miss by me your only nephew... I am confident i will see you again one day greeting me at heavens gates with Rey and GG all side you... Forever in our hearts <3333

John,
I don't put flowers, ballons and other thing on your grave. I pray for you everyday and have masses said for you on all special occasions such as your birthday, Easter, Christmas, all souls day. People can't see these things but I think at this time they will do you more good than balloons, flowers easter bunnies on your grave. I hope you have Happy 45th. Birthday in heaven.
Love Dad

John,
Happy Birthday to my son . I miss you more than words could ever express . You will be forever in my heart '
Love ,
Mom

Happy 45th Birthday John . I wish I was visiting you at your house for cake instead of taking balloons to the cemetary . I hope that you're having a wonderful birthday in heaven and that you know how much all of us that you left behind still miss you every single day .
Love,
Sherry

Dr. John,
This is the third christmas without you. You are still missed very much by Family & your children. I want to share with everyone the special gift I got from your sister for Christmas this year. This is it.Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. I am going to try again to add a picture to your guest book from your past.
Love Dad.

Dr. John,
It's now been three years since you passed away and you are still missed very much by all your family and dogs. I some times play the video you made that day while I was cutting your grass. You were talking to me and your dogs even though I can't see you I can hear you talking to me and your dogs. I am sure glad you made this video. I am going to try again to put some new picture in this guest book. Love Dad.

If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For Yesterday an you .

A thousand words can't bring you back
We know because we've tried
And neither will a million tears
We know because we've cried

You left behind our broken hearts
And happy memories too
We never wanted memories
We only wanted you .

we love you and miss you every single day ,
Mom , Sherry , Marissa, Kayla, Sereny and jordan

Dr. Ruffing, you were a wonderful veterinarian and a great person. I only found out today that you are no longer here. You will always have a place in my heart and the hearts of the many animals you loved and treated. *xo* carla

Dr. John - Mickey and Kyra are now with you and it brings me great comfort to know that they have you to look after them. I think of you often and how you made the biggest difference in our lives. So glad I got to tell you that before you left us.

Happy Birthday, John. I miss you.

I love you so much,
Though I'm not on the Earth,
Please celebrate with me,
The day of my birth.
Don't get me a gift,
Just think of me here,
I'm in heaven with Jesus,
Amidst bliss, joy, and good cheer!
Delight in the mem'ries,
Of my love now and then,
'Til that wonderful day,
When I see you again.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY John. WE love you and miss you!!!

Love ,
Mom , Sherry , Bob , Marissa , Kayla , Sereny , Jordan , Little Terrell and Aubrie

Happy 44th. Birthday John.
Love Dad

John
I think about you everyday this is the third Easter without you. I visited your grave last night your mother put Easter Bunnies on it.

John,
As you know I stopped at your grave today your mother had it decorated up with a Christmas Tree

John,
I am still trying to add your life's pictures.Tommorrow is Christmas it will be the third Christmas without you.

John,
I think about you everyday. I am still try to put your life's Pictures in your Guest Book. I have only been able to put one at a time your Guest Book. I'll keep trying

John,
I think about you everyday. I am still try to put your life's Pictures in your Guest Book. I have only been able to put one at a time your Guest Book. I'll keep trying

I think of Dr. Ruffing often and hope you are managing with all his "kids". He is missed by everyone whose life he touched.

John,
You will be remembered when the flowers bloom in spring
In the summertime remembered ,
in the fun that summer brings
You will be remembered when the fall brings leaves of gold
In the wintertime remembered in the stories that are told
And you will be remembered each day right from the start,
For the memories that we once shared
Forever live within our hearts

We love you and miss you so much !
Mom , Sherry , Bob and family

John,
Memories surround us
A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture
a time,an hour, a day
that brings you back so clearly
as though you are still here.
If we keep those moments we will never be apart
And you will live forever,
locked safe within our hearts\
Love ,
Mom and Sherry

Dear John,

I keep up the ritual of having a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard. I miss you.

Dr. John it's almost 2 years since you passed away. I am putting some of your life's pictures in your guest book today Love Dad

Hi John. Please look after my sweet Joe. He will be with you know. love Diane

John,

I saw your children tonight. I'm glad Jake is with you, but it was sad that he wasn't there. Everyone looked at me and I imagined they remembered the sadness of the last time I took care of them. I'm being fanciful, but I'll admit that I talked to them about it.

Abigail and Casey were the only ones who seemed to listen to me. :-)

Sue

Dr. John,
Happy 43rd. birthday.
I think of you & pray for you every day.
I have been trying to add more pictures of your life. They must have something because I haven't been able to do it but I'll keep trying.
Love Dad

John,
They say a dog is mans best friend
Hoping you'll be together in the end

It's the tears we all holding inside
For Our Jake is now by your side

John,
You are where there are streets of gold
You are where you never grow old
You are where lifes secrets unfold

You are where the flowers grow wild
You are where once again you are a child
You are where the weather is warm and mild
You are where your wings stay open and no-longer hide

You are where you are given the ultimate reward
You are living with the Almighty Lord. May he bless you today on your Birthday. Love Always Diane

The happiness you brought
To the lives you have touched
Will live on forever
As you are loved so much

When we close our eyes we can see you
When we whisper your name we can hear you
and when we reach with our hearts we can touch you

Happy Birthday my son , my brother my friend !!!
We love you ,
Mom , Sherry, Diane

John,
I know you would love all your "fur" babies pictures being posted. We think of you often and miss you dearly and hope all the babies are okay.

DR. John today is Easter Sunday April 12, 2009 Happy Easter. Love Dad
I am also starting to add photo's of your life to this guest book.In just 5 days it will be your 43rd birthday.

John-- i think about you everyday. Happy Valentines day my dear friend. love you Diane

DR. John today is one year ago since you passed away. I think of you and pray for you everyday. Carolyn Pearce said she doesn't pray for you she prays to you as she thinks you are a saint. I never thought that when I left the hospital on that Saturday night that I would never see you again. Now I know Father Ed was right when he said you never know the day or the hour when God will take you. I can't even imagine how much pain you were in for so many years. Now the pain is gone and you can watch over us and guide us so that someday we can enjoy the kingdom of heaven with you. I know you will be as good of vet in heaven as you were on earth. From time to time I will put pictures of your life in this guest book and tell people about your life. You said that I was the only one that called you DR. John and I say you are the only one that called father Paul. I am so proud to be you Dad and I love you very much and I probably never told you this enough.

Dear John,

I had the date wrong. I wrote down the date your mom called me to tell me that you were gone. Then last night she told me I had the wrong date. I wasn't prepared and I'm not sure what to say. I remember laying in your bed trying my best to console the kids the night before your funeral and thinking how surreal that moment would remain in my memory. I have our prom photo on the mantel. 20 years since that evening. I always told everyone that I was lucky to still be friends with my prom date. There are no words to describe how lucky I was to be your friend, in good times and bad. There are so many memories ... I think today I'll remember the time we went to see Air Supply at the County Fair in South Park. That was so awesome. No one else that I know would be so excited about Air Supply. Yes, that's a good memory.

Love.

John,
Tomorrow will be a year since your death . It's supposed to get easier but I doubt it ever will . I walk down the hall when I'm working at the hospital and remember the last time we talked . I remember you telling the doctor that I was protective of you when he came to see you about your blood pressure . Well I didn't do a very good job of protecting you did I ! I ask myself every day why I didn't insist more be done for you before you arrested . I blame myself every day for talking you into having a surgery I thought would better your life not end it . Dad has wanted me to write in this book for a year and I've tried so many times but I just couldn't do it . You were not only my little brother but you were my next door neighbor and one of my best friends . I knew there was nothing you wouldn't do for me . When I left Jeff you practically furnished my apartment for me . You never put me down and you always tried to make things better between dad and I . You were always the stronger of the two of us . You always knew what to say to mom and dad and they always listened to you . I remember when we were little and mom always told us that friends would come and go in our lives but we would always have each other . I never thought I would have to deal with the pain of losing you . I can't tell you how much I miss you every day . I miss your stupid jokes and your quick comebacks . I miss you spending Christmas morning eating with me and the kids and helping put toys together . I'll never forget the Christmas you bought yourself toys and put them under my tree so you and Jordan could play together Christmas morning . You were the best brother I could ever have asked for and you were a better person than I'll ever be . I love you and miss you and I know some day I'll see you again . Please watch over mom and dad especially tomorrow . Love always !
Sherry

I cant believe on the 9th it will be a year. You and your family are in my prayers every day. I miss talking to you on the phone and hearing your voice. You were a great friend and I miss you, Love Diane