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BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue

Wakefield, Massachusetts

JOHN RUEHRWEIN Obituary

RUEHRWEIN, John J. Of Wakefield, May 31. Beloved husband of then late Theresa (McMullen) Ruehrwein. Loving father of John J. Ruehrwein and his late wife Nanci, James E. Ruehrwein, Mary Ruehrwein and significant other Doug Newman, Karen Fabbo and husband Victor, Debra Ruehrwein and significant other Barry Toland all of Wakefield and Kevin R. Ruehrwein of Maine. Brother of Frederick Ruehrwein and wife Roberta of Raynham. Grandfather of Ami, Keith, Nicole, Bianca, Victoria, Tina, Stephanie, Jessica, Shawn and Robert. Also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, Olivia, London and Scarlett. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, on Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield at 10 o'clock. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment, Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lahey Health at Home Hospice, Gift Processing, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805. For obit/guestbook,

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2019.

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Gayle Gilberto

June 4, 2019

Karen, we are so very sorry for your loss! You and your family are in our hearts and thoughts.
Hugs- Gayle and Arthur

Colette Leavitt

June 3, 2019

Karen, So sorry on the loss of your dad. He was one awesome man! Prayers to your family.

Sally Hoyt

June 3, 2019

To the family of John Ruehrwein,

My name is Sally Hoyt, Secretary/Treasurer of
Mass. Bay Constables Assn., Inc.
John made outstanding contributions of our
organization over the many years of his
membership. I personally learned so very much
from him, and always found him to be a true and loyal friend. He shall be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him and work with him.

God Bless him and his family.

Sally M. Hoyt,
Reading, Mass. 01867

Richard E. Ramponi, President, MBCA

June 3, 2019

We regret to hear of the passing of long time MBCA Member John J. Ruehrwein of Wakefield. On behalf of the Officers, Directors and entire membership of the Massachusetts Bay Constables Assn.,Inc. I offer our most sincere condolences to his family. May he Rest in Peace.

judy berson hoyt hoyt

June 3, 2019

my smypathies to all...john was a greast mentor and leader!!

Terry Lewin

June 3, 2019

Karen, we extend our sympathy to you and your family. We are so sorry.

Michael Fixman

June 2, 2019

John was a true friend and mentor to his fellow Constables and will be sorely missed.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, MA

Jun

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA

Jun

6

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, MA

Jun

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1155 Main St., Wakefield, MA

Jun

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1155 Main St., Wakefield, MA

Funeral services provided by:

McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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