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Ruth Pugliese Obituary

Ruth M. Pugliese, 84, formerly of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005 while visiting her daughter in Titusville, FL. Ruth was born in Twin Rocks, PA and moved to Cleveland, OH with her husband, John Dugan, during WWII. She was widowed and continued to raise 5 children. Ruth remarried and was widowed a second time. She then moved to Phoenix to be close to her family. She is survived by her children: Daughter, M. Toni Fraser (Walter) of Titusville, FL, sons, Michael Dugan of Phoenix, AZ, Patrick Dugan of Peoria, AZ, Phillip Dugan (Lisa) of Chandler, AZ, and daughter, Beth Donlan (James) of Flower Mound, TX. Ruth was a loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and is also survived by her sister, Mary Giordano of Deerfield Beach, FL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM, Friday, July 1, 2005 at The Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive in Chandler, AZ (480) 963-6351, with the Rosary Service at 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be 10 AM, Sat., July 2, 2005 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston Street in Chandler. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Mesa, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 29, 2005.

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Cynthia Connolly

June 30, 2005

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you all find peace and comfort in each other and your memories.

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