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Joseph Ruggiero Obituary

RUGGIERO, Joseph L., Sr. Of East Boston went home to the Lord on June 10 with dignity and strength as he lived his life. Beloved husband of over 53 years to Josephine (Pignato) Ruggiero. Devoted father of Joseph L. Ruggiero, Jr. of East Boston and the late Michael P. Ruggiero. Loving brother of Robert Ruggiero and his wife Suzanne of East Boston and their children Robert Ruggiero of Saugus and Anna Louise Ruggiero of East Boston. Cherished grandfather of Joseph III, Jason and Catie Ruggiero all of East Boston. Dear brother-in-law of Damiano Pignato and his wife Karen of Florida, Mary Carrozza and her husband Robert of East Boston and the late Rose Marie Parisi and Patricia Pignato. Joe is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and cousins which he cherished the memories he had with each one of them. Funeral from the Ruggiero Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St. (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON on Thursday, June 16 at 9:30 am with a Mass of Christian burial in celebration of Joseph's life in St. Joseph St. Lazarus Church, Ashley St., East Boston at 11:30am. Relatives and friends respectfully invited, visiting hours Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8PM. Mr. Ruggiero dedicated his life to his family and without his help his son's dream of owning the Ruggiero Mazzarella Memorial Home would never have happened. Dad may you rest in peace and be with your beloved son Michael and both enjoy eternal happiness. Late Army Vet Korean Conflict, past member Boston Typographical Union # 13 for over 50 years, late employee City of Boston Printing Plant, Past Member Couargeous Generation St. Lazarus Parish, Sons of Italy Sempre Avanti Lodge 1600, and many other senior and community groups. Funeral home is handicapped accessible, children's lounge available, courtesy valet parking front entrance of funeral home, complimentary transportation to and from the funeral home, please call 617-569-0990, ample off street parking with attendant in our parking lots. Service will conclude with Mr. Ruggiero being laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Ruggiero Family would like to thank the Staff of the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home First Floor for their dedicated care to him. For more info or to send an onlinecondolence www.ruggieromh.com Ruggiero Mazzarella Memorial Home Orient Heights, East Boston

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 10 to Jun. 15, 2011.

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Joseph L. Langone

June 4, 2024

Never to be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Joseph L. Langone
(Lonnie)

chris DeBay

July 4, 2011

my deepest sympathy to the entire ruggiero family. with out a doubt one of the best familys to ever come out of east boston.joe sr was a good man and he will be missed

Armand Iebba

June 22, 2011

Joe and family,

Saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. Your parents were always warm and accomodating. I remember your father as being such a kind, dignified man, and I think a great example for you and your boys. My family prays for you and Mom during this difficult time.
In our prayers,
Armand and Gail Iebba

Lynne&Paul Murphy

June 20, 2011

Dear Joe&JoJo and family,we will always remember christmas eves at your house playing Mitch Miller,your family was like our second family.Joe Sr was a class act and will be fondly remembered.

Elaine DeFosse Adamson

June 20, 2011

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.

Arlene Dotoli

June 17, 2011

Dear JoJo,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Was sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Will remember all the bingos we shared.

Maria E. Ferguson

June 16, 2011

Dear Joe and family. I was so sorry to hear of your father's/husband's death. It was always a joy to see him he always managed a big smile for all. My thoughts are with you.

Robin Hoose

June 16, 2011

Dear JoJo and Family,

I am saddened by the loss of Joe. Although I didn't get spend a lot of time or get to know my godfather very well, I do remember his warm, wonderful smile. It is a wonderful memory to have of him. I'm sorry I am unable to attend his memorial services. Love to you all.
Robin

Steve Cosgrove

June 15, 2011

Joe... sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Please accept my sympathy. It was always a pleasure to work with him those many years ago

Joanne Pomodoro

June 15, 2011

Joe,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. He must have been a great man, who was very proud of his family and especially you Joe. I can see where you get your infection smile. Joe, you have shown us all such understanding, kindness, caring, compassion and empathy during our time(s) of grief. I only hope that you will let us all support and take good care of you during this time.

Please accept my deepest sympathies, support and love to you and your family.

Rest in Peace Joe, Sr.
xo from Joanne Pomodoro and Family

June 15, 2011

Dearest Joe:

We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. There is so little anyone can say at a time like this. We do want you and your family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jackie Fawcett, Donna Morelli and Family

June 15, 2011

Joe I'm so sorry about the passing of you're Dad...My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and you're family..

Cherie Picariello
Tom & Judy's niece....

June 15, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss (we loved Joe.) He is in a better place now. We will miss him at Don Orione bingo. God bless all of you. Dottie and Neil

Warren Kirby Jr

June 15, 2011

Joe and family, My condolences on the loss of your father. He was always a gentleman and a pleasure to be and work around. Warren Kirby Jr

Jackie, Barry Mertz

June 15, 2011

JoJo, Joseph Jr. and Family,

We are saddened to hear of your loss. Joe's infectious smile, and loving persona will remain in all our hearts. We will not be able to visit or to attend the funeral, but he will be in our hearts and minds forever, along with Michael.

Love always,

Jackie and Barry

Jim & Marion Richards

June 15, 2011

JoJo and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. On earth he was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. Always smiling and cheerful to everyone he came in contact with. In heaven he is that bright star that shines brightly and will always be watching over you the ones he loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 15, 2011

Joe - So sorry for your loss.

Joe & Gayle Scaramozza

June 15, 2011

To Joe Ruggiero and family Our thoughts and prayers are with You and Your family sorry for your loss. Paul and Gloria Stack,

Connie Grayson

June 14, 2011

We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
Connie and Sophia Grayson
XXX OOO

Joseph Parisi, Jr.

June 14, 2011

Auntie JoJo and Joe,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Joe Parisi, Jr. and family

Christine Bombaci

June 14, 2011

Joe,
What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for they are and always will be a part of us.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

PAUL BEDROSIAN

June 14, 2011

DEAR JOE RUGGIERO AND FAMILY
I AM SADDENED TO LEARN OF YOUR FATHER'S PASSING. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS A GENTLEMAN. THE KINDNESS THAT HE SHOWED TOWARDS EVERYONE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
PAUL BEDROSIAN / WATERTOWN

Billy Andrews

June 14, 2011

Dear Joe Ruggiero and Family, I'm sorry for your loss, my thought's are with you and your family. you are not alone in this time of sorrow. God Bless him

The McCue Family

June 14, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lori Lockhead

June 14, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

The Lockhead Family

Diane Giovannucci

June 14, 2011

Dear Joe Ruggiero and Family, You are not alone in your sorrow. Love and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.With our deepest Sympathy. Diane Giovannucci

Liane Sherman

June 14, 2011

To Joe and your family,
Our deepest sympathies at your loss. What a wonderful family you have. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Liane & Dave Sherman

James Pimentel

June 14, 2011

Jo Jo,Joey and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you
God bless you all

June 14, 2011

Dear Joe,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was such a nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With our deepest Sympathy,
Th Vernarelli Family
Jack, Sandra, Kim & Kelly

June 14, 2011

Dear JoJo, Joe & Family,
You are not alone in your sorrow. Love and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Find peace in knowing that others share very deeply in your loss.
Linda and Jimmy Smith

Paul DiRosa

June 14, 2011

Mrs Ruggiero,Joe,Joey,Jason,Catie, We all are saddened by the loss of Joe "Big Lou" what a guy ! he will always bring a smile to my face when i think of him... he touched alot of people over the years with his warm heart and kind spirit... God Bless

June 14, 2011

Joe Ruggiero & Family

Joe please accept our deepest personal sympathy and genuine solace during this difficult time of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family

Wayne F.X. Brasco Sr. & Family
Waltham, Ma

TIM HICKEY

June 14, 2011

DEAR JOE, I WAS SORRY TO READ OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING.I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD YEARS AGO WHEN HE WOULD HELP YOU OUT AND DRIVE THE HEARSE ON FUNERALS AT OUR FUNERAL HOME HE WAS A VERY KIND AND GENTLE MAN AND A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. BE ASSURED WE WILL KEEP HIM IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FONDLY, TIM

Philip J. Mainero

June 13, 2011

Dear Joe 'Rugg' ,I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful friend to all. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Regina Munroe

June 13, 2011

To the entire Ruggiero family,
We at the Boston Herald are sorry to hear of the loss of Joe Sr. He was always a pleasure to speak with, such a gentleman. May you soon find comfort knowing he is now in a better place. Our deepest sympathy to you all.

Rose Marie Long

June 13, 2011

Dear JoJo,
My deepest sympathy goes to you and all your family. We will have some wonderful memories of the bingos, and all the special anniversary parties etc. that we all shared. May Joe rest in peace, and may the angels carry him to heaven.
Fondly
Rose Marie Long

June 13, 2011

Dear Joe & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, husband & grandfather.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
The love you showed him should be a comfort to you all.
You lost a love one but heaven gained an angel.
With deepest sympathy,
Jayne and Mother Mary "B"

June 13, 2011

Joe,
Sorry to learn of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

John and Donna Gentile
Malden, MA

June 13, 2011

Dear Joe & his loving family: My sincere sympathy to all of you. I've heard so much praise about Joe Sr and not surprised, he has a wonderful devoted family. Your love and devotion with many memories throughout the years and family and friends will bring you comfort. God has taken another angel away, I truly believe he is in a better place and now with his beloved son, Michael. Sincerely, Debi Analoro

the Pearson family

June 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father; our prayers are with you

Jeanne Petrillo

June 13, 2011

Joe, Jo Jo, joey, jason and catie.....very sorry to hear about Mr. Ruggerio. he was a wonderful person who will be missed by his church and community.

FRANCES STETTS

June 13, 2011

ST. LAZARUS BINGO WILL BE AND WAS ALOT LESS SUNNY WITHOUT HIM THERE.

David Dente

June 13, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss.

June 12, 2011

To JoJo and family - The St Joseph-St Lazarus
Courageous Generation has lost one of it's favorite members. Please accept our deep sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Joe was so active in this club and so well liked. He always wore the most beautiful sweaters,always looking just as nice, as he was nice. May he rest in peace as he joins Michael.
The Courageous Generation Members

Kathy Anzalone

June 12, 2011

Jo Jo & family,
Sorry for the loss of Joe. He was a wonderful man and was always so happy & fun at "Bingo". He is now at peace with Michael and will never be forgotten. Will remember all in my prayers.
Kathy Anzalone

MARION PULEIO

June 12, 2011

TO THE RUGGIERO FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FATHER MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND MR JOE RUGGIERO SR. WILL NEVER FORGOTTEN WHAT A WONDER MAN HE WAS HE IN OUR PRAYES

Santaniello Family

June 12, 2011

To the Ruggiero Family, your family has comforted countless families during difficult times. Please know that we will remember Joe and the rest of the family in our prayers. God Bless.

June 12, 2011

Joe, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a great guy. Bob Mahoney

June 12, 2011

To President Joseph L. Ruggiero, Jr and JoJo
and Joey, Jason, and Catie - Please accept our deep sympathy on the loss of your beloved Father, Husband and Grand-Father; our dear friend and Sempre Avanti Lodge member,and Officer, Sentinel Joseph L. Ruggiero Sr.
Brother Joseph Ruggiero Sr was well thought and liked by his fellow members.
May God Bless him and his family.
The Officers and Members Of The Lodge

June 12, 2011

To the Family of Brother Joseph L. Ruggiero, Sr. On behalf of the Boston Typographical Union #13 Brother Members and the Executive Board, please accept our condolences on his passing.
Joe was a 50 year union member who was well respected and highly thought of by his fellow printers and friends in the business. May he rest in peace.
President Henry F. Vitale
Vice President Edward Martin
Executive Board Members:
Joseph Guarino
Donald DiVenuti
Arthur Lindsay
Anthony D'Arrigo

Dona Grisanty (Scolastico)

June 12, 2011

JoJo, So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Joe Jr., and the Ruggiero Family. May your beautiful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

June 12, 2011

Our condolences to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss.

Alison (Seigal) Roth
(Joe Seigal's daughter) Nursing Home Roommate

June 12, 2011

Auntie JoJo

Always in our hearts and prayers.

Love
Peggie & Tom

Dodi Obermeier

June 12, 2011

To JoJo and Family,

Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May your memories of your beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather keep you strong during this difficult time.

Dodi & Gary Obermeier
Dottie Simonini

Bob & Roberta Casaletto

June 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karen Forster

June 12, 2011

Dear JoJo and Joe...my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father..what a truly wonderful man. God bless you all.
Karen Forster

SAL AND JOAN SPINALE

June 12, 2011

DEAR JOE....WE ARE SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. HE WAS ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN AND HIS LOVE OF FAMILY WAS VERY OBVIOUS.

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES AND OFFER THESE TO YOUR MOTHER.

June 12, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Ruggiero family. I worked with Joe in the 50's, 60's and 70's for twenty years at Trade Composition in Boston. We shared great memories together, he was a great friend I never forgot.
Dan Sullivan - Wilmington Ma.

carla famolare

June 12, 2011

Dear Joe and Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Dad must have been a wonderful man, as he raised an amazingly caring and thoughtful man. God Bless you all. The Carla Famolare Family

June 12, 2011

Joe,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your friend and father. He was a wonderful gentleman. I know he will be missed; especially by you. God bless him and God bless you.
Sincerey,
Joseph Lorenzo (Lonnie) Langone

June 12, 2011

Dear Joe and family - We have such nice memories of being friends with your Dad. He loved his family so much and had such a positive attitude for life. He was always a gentleman and was so well liked by everyone in the Courageous Generation Group and the Sempre Avanti Lodge and the neighborhood! May God Bless him and his family to help you all through this sad time. Eleanor and Joseph Guarino

gloria cimino

June 11, 2011

Dear JoJo and Joe, jr, what a great loss for you and your family. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. A truly great man is now at peace and gracing his heavenly home. my love to you all

June 11, 2011

To Joe Jr
I worked with you and your dad in the funeral business and your dad was by far the best guy i have ever met. People loved him and we in the business did as well ....RIP JOE SR god bless you and your family

Jan Dudley

June 11, 2011

Dear Joe and family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Jan and John Dudley

Dawn And David Doyle & Family

June 11, 2011

Joe & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Barbara D'Amato

June 11, 2011

Dear Joe & family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy at your father's passing. I am so sorry.

Lynne and Vinnie

June 11, 2011

Dear Joey and family:
We are very sad to hear the news about your dad. We have very fond memories of him up at the lake with your mom and the entire family. May he rest in peace.

Nancy OBrien

June 11, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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