Maureen Ruffino Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Maureen Ruffino
Start: 2020-02-01T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Rick & Maureen's home

Maureen passed away suddenly on January 28, 2020. Maureen was born in 1954 in Kenmore, NY and was the beloved wife of Rick Ruffino. They were married on the Greek island of Santorini and had an intense love of travel which they shared for more than 40 years. Maureen graduated from SUNY College at Buffalo and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and was very talented; designing accessories for Ralph Lauren, Guy Laroche and others. She had her own juried studio for leather goods, handbags and luggage in the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia. Maureen made many trips abroad for work and pleasure and was a dynamic person who treasured her relationships. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Mildred Hoar; in-laws Fred and Annette Ruffino; nephew David Hoar and brother-in-law Fred Ruffino. She is survived by her loving husband Rick, her siblings; Richard (Elinor) Hoar, James Hoar, Kathy (Dave) Boline, Tom (Mary Ann) Hoar, Tim (Ruth) Hoar and John (Anne) Hoar; brother-in-laws Robert (Joan) Ruffino, Michael (Sue) Ruffino; and sister-in-law Daryl (Fred) Ruffino. Maureen will be dearly missed by nieces and nephews: Richard Hoar (Elayne), Jennifer Gallagher (Ella), Katie Jones (Abby, Rose, Edie), Dan Hoar (James, Emilia, Clara, Elinor), Emalie Townley, Sean Hoar, Scott Hoar (Hanna, Margot), Shanna Hoar, Ryan Boline (Anna, Lily), Kyle Boline, Caitlin Willis, Kristen Hoar, Conor Hoar, Kasey Penfield, Samantha Hoar, Jessica Ruffino (Joe, Sam, Matt and Nina), Ian Ruffino, Jennifer Ferraina (Frankie and Johnnie), Zachary Ruffino, Rob Ruffino, Matt Ruffino, Tim Ruffino, Allison Ruffino, Michael Ruffino (Rhea) and many friends. Maureen loved fashion and dressed stylishly even at a young age. She had been to Italy 25 times and especially loved Tuscany. She was particularly generous with her closet and designs and loved to find 'that perfect item' for someone. A Celebration of Life will be held at Rick & Maureen's home starting at 2PM Saturday February 1. Another Celebration will be held at a later date in Buffalo NY.

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Published by The Daily Camera from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2020.

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for Maureen Ruffino

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Antonia Vene

February 2, 2020

Dear rick
There are no words to express how I feel even though we have not been I in touch for I while you are where both o. My mind always . I'm so deeply saddened by Maureen passing . I only have the best loved memories of you both, the trips to Italy the rebollito soup at you're house and all the special nights at Nonis my love and my prayers are with you
Antonia aka noni

Bill & Linda Dismore

February 2, 2020

Rick we were so sorry to learn of Maureen's passing. She was such a delight to be around and we know how much she will be missed! Take comfort that she joins a wonderful group of angels in Heaven. Our prayers and love are with you.

Beth O'Connor-Mahon

February 1, 2020

The class of 1968, St. Amelia School, Tonawanda, NY.....send their sincere condolences to the Hoar and Ruffino families. Maureen was a beautiful, kind and loving classmate and we will all cherish Maureen and our memories of her. Much love to her family and friends.... and God Bless.

Patty Trainor

January 30, 2020

Dear, dear Maureen, I will miss you so much, your friendly smile, your inspiring conversations will be with me always....Each day since your passing all I can think of is I will no longer be able to share my stories of my family and you of yours.....Rick and family enjoy those stories together, share thoughts and memories, keep Maureen in your heart forever!
She will be missed in our water aerobics classes.

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Terry Bradley

January 30, 2020

Maureen was in my class at Louisville Rec Center. She was the first person to make a point to say hello to me when I joined. She always had a smile on her face. The last thing she told me, the day before her surgery, was how supportive her husband was, and how she would be well taken care of while she recovered. How wonderful to know she was so loved.

connie rowley

January 30, 2020

Everyone who knew Maureen loved her smile, her perpetual optimism, her humor and her brilliant mind. I will miss her so much. I always hoped to see her and converse with her at the Louisville rec center water aerobics class. We had so many interesting and fun times. I love you and am missing you Maureen.

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