Ruth V. Tomacelli

EL PASO, Texas & ASHLAND – Ruth V. (Duchesne) Tomacelli, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 18, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She is survived by her loving husband, Cosmo and two daughters, Debra and Tina. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Ruth was born in Detroit moving to Bristol during her youth, married and raised her family in Massachusetts before retiring in Ashland and El Paso, Texas.

She was predeceased by her three brothers, but is survived by her sister, Barbara.

Ruth worked for many years as an office manager for Hannigan Steel, before transitioning into the medical field as a certified nurses' aid acquiring her certification at both STCC in Massachusetts and EPCC in Texas in 2000. In her later years she contributed to the education of many students at the El Paso Community College.

Ruth's dry New England sense of humor and out-going and vibrant personality was enjoyed by the many people she met during her lifetime. She was a very energetic individual who loved to dance and enjoyed the creativeness of teaching dance in her early years and transitioning to several crafts such as knitting, crochet and stained glass expressing her love to others in so many ways. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren enjoying their many school events and outdoor sporting activities such as boating, skiing, horseback riding, softball and basketball as well as her many travel adventures experiencing and enjoying the natural beauty of the south and northeast regions. Ruth will be greatly missed by all who came to know and love her infectious personality and sprit.

The family requests that donations be made in her name to Hospice of ElPaso at hospiceelpaso.org/ or to the American Parkinson's Disease Association at apdaparkinson.org.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.