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Michael Ruvolo Obituary
Oct. 26, 1929 - May 18, 2013
Michael A. Ruvolo, 83, of Venice, FL., passed away on May 18, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 26, 1929. He graduated from Marquette University and spent 34 years as a teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Korean conflict. He had many sports cars during his life and loved going to the car races at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. He also loved sailing on the inland lakes and on Lake Michigan. He was a life member of the South Shore Yacht Club. He and his wife, Marie, loved traveling around the world. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Vera (LaMalfa) Ruvolo and an older brother who died in childbirth and was also named Michael. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Marie; sister Mary (John) Kurtz; niece, Kathryn Glembin; and nephew, David (Jill) Kurtz. Donations may be made to St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, P.O. Box 563, Nokomis, FL 34274. There will be no memorial service.
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Gretchen and Bob Dawson
May 17, 2019
Marie, No doubt you are remembering Mike today and every day...may happy and memories of all your years together comfort you.
Gretchen and Bob
May 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss Marie. So many years together! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Gretchen Dawson
Suzie Pikofsky
May 29, 2013
Marie: I am so sorry to hear of Mike's death. The many wonderful moments on the tennis courts and at LeClub with you and Mike will always be remembered.
Lisa & Tom McGuire
May 28, 2013
Marie, we're very sad that Mike has passed. We really enjoyed conversing with him at picnics, mixers and on the tennis court. Our best wishes for your good health and strong spirit.
Linda & Sam Cannizzo
May 28, 2013
Marie, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Hope to see you soon back in Milwaukee.
Margaret Ewert
May 25, 2013
I am so sorry to learn about Mike's death. I see he was active with sailing, cars, trips, lots of fun! I am glad you both enjoyed a full life of so many years together. My thoughts abd prayers are with you and the family. I was happy your sis, Jo had us down to Venice to meet you both and so enjoyed our times at your house. Best to you and your in my prayers, xo Margarert Ewert
Donald Shinners
May 25, 2013
Marie,
Sorry for your loss.
Don Shinners
John & Bunny Fried
May 23, 2013
Marie, we are so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing.We shared many years of enjoying life with Mike. He always had a smile and was fun to be with. Hoping that you are getting along well. Hope to see you when we are both in Milwaukee. Bunny joins me in our remembering Mike.
Bunny & John Fried
May 23, 2013
Marie: We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband Mike. He was such a decent man and so much fun too. We have wonderful memories of our times together in Florida and will treasure them always. You were blessed to have had 41 years together.
Love, Nancy & Roger
May 23, 2013
Dear Marie, We are so sorry to hear about Mike. He and John were friends for a long time. Fondly Peggy and John Papenfus
May 22, 2013
Mike will truly be missed by his Dake Lake neighbors in WI. We enjoyed his sense of humor and looked forward to his boat skimming along the waters as he waved to us all. Our deepest sympathy to Marie and family. L Tim and Sue Rau
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