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Joseph Rugini Obituary
Joseph Dominic Rugini Mr. Joseph Dominic Rugini, 68, of Kittanning died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Oakland Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born Nov. 15, 1948, in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa., to Domenic and Ruby (Yockey) Rugini.
Mr. Rugini graduated in 1966 from Kittanning High School.
He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
During his seven years of service, Joe was an Air Armament Mechanic in the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing at Cam Ranh Bay AB, Vietnam.
Joe was a life member of the V.F.W. and had held the office of Quartermaster of the former Kittanning Lodge.
He retired as a service technician for Continental Health Equipment of Kittanning.
He is survived by a daughter, Tracy Rearick and companion Robin Bendishaw of New Salem, Pa.; two grandsons, Dustin and Devon; and two great-grandsons; five sisters, Patricia Simpson of Freedom, Pa., Elizabeth Brice and husband Leslie of Ford Cliff, Pa., Susan Fidler of Chugiak, Alaska, Paula Krammes of Reading, Pa., and Annette Normile and husband Mark of South Park, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Nancy Jo Rugini.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's honor to the following veteran's organizations, www.operationtroopappreciation.org or www.petsforvets.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
To leave a condolence for Joe's family, visit www.bauerfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Edwin McCready
October 18, 2017
Joe was in my class of 1966 at Kittanning High School. He was a quiet fellow and a good guy. He will be missed by many. RIP Joe!
Candy Decock
October 18, 2017
Always hittin' on the "girls"! Makes me smile. RIP Joe.
Michael Shepard
October 17, 2017
Another veteran lost from the effects of his Vietnam experience. Friends when young, as we both lived in the same area, and grew up same. I have been gone from Kittanning for almost 40 years, but still remember Joe very well. May he rest in peace. Mike Shepard Montana
Robin Bendishaw
October 17, 2017
Dad I'm going to miss all the laughs we had together. You welcomed me with open arms and you treated me like one of the family. I was the lucky one to have you in my life and am going to miss you so much. With all my love, Robin
Tracy Rearick
October 17, 2017
Dear Dad, I love you so much. You will be greatly missed.
Love Tracy Jo Rearick
Tom & Patty Cieply
October 16, 2017
Rest in peace nieghbor!
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