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Sulo O. Ruuska

Sulo Ruuska Obituary

In Quincy, formerly of Braintree, August 5, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Elia D. (DiBona) Ruuska. Devoted father of Karl D. Ruuska and his wife Margaret M. (McClellan) Ruuska of Weymouth. Grandfather of David K. Ruuska. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Faith Lutheran Church, 201 Granite St., Quincy, Mon. August 9 at 1 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Ave., QUINCY, Sunday 2-5pm. Interment, Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, For those who wish, donations in Mr. Ruuska's memory may be made to Children's Hospital Boston, PO Box 414421, Boston, MA. 02241-4421.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2004.

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David Kingsley

May 19, 2024

I now live in NY state, but knew Sulo (when I worked at Quincy Savings) and often chatted with him on his occasional visits. I detected that he was warm-hearted man and with a sly sense of humor. May you rest in peace.

David Kingsley

Amy Klotz

August 9, 2004

Our sincere condolences to the Ruuska family.

With warmest regards,

Quincy Medical Center Foundation

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