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Robert Ruggio Obituary
January 5, 1947 - December 3, 2023
Robert Michael Ruggio (Bobby) of Summerlin, Nevada, formerly of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 3, 2023. Bobby was the devoted life companion of Elizabeth Dale Brown. In addition to his beloved Elizabeth, he is survived by his daughter, Lisa Romano (Steven) of Las Vegas and grandson, Nicholas.
Bobby was born in Bridgeport on January 5, 1947 and had friends from all walks of life, including those from the Bridgeport Crescendo Social Club and the West Haven Columbus Club, especially his lifetime friend and confidant, Malcolm Yank, of Bridgeport.
Bobby served as a FMF US Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees at SCSU and Fairfield University. He began his career as a Fort Lauderdale Police Officer. Bobby became a Crisis Intervention Counselor for the State of CT Department of Corrections. Subsequently, he became a teacher in the secondary school system in CT. Bobby was instrumental in acquiring Federal and State funding for the Ansonia school system. He was also an advisor of curricula for the Hartford Department of Education.
Admired by many, he was an avid reader and an English language enthusiast.
He was a purveyor and creator of fine jewelry and was considered an artisan by his peers.
He was an aficionado of all styles of music, with emphasis on 1950s group harmony and rock and roll.
Bobby lived life to the fullest, traveling the world with his precious Elizabeth. He was a philosophical and intellectual mentor, amazing and loving companion and provider. Bobby loved animals, especially his Cocker Spaniels, Muffy and Maddy, and two other friends, Missy and Bailey.
He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Bobby was predeceased by his father, Albert J. Ruggio, his mother, Catherine A. Ruggio, and brothers, Albert P. Ruggio and John S. Ruggio.
A private inurnment will take place at Saint Michael's Cemetery, Stratford, CT, with Military Honors in the Spring of 2024.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of America or the American Cancer Society.
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A Fellow US Navy Sailor
January 2, 2024
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. Rest in peace, we have the watch.
Gary Talarino
December 31, 2023
To a friend of 60 years and one of the Crescendo Social Club members. It was great to talk from time to time over the years and get together whenever he was in Ct. YOUR FRIEND GARY TAHL!!!! YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED AND MISSED!!!!
Joe Ballard
December 28, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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