Bruce Ruggeri

Bruce Ruggeri obituary

Bruce Ruggeri

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Bruce Ruggeri Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mount Laurel Home for Funerals & Cremation Services, Inc. on Nov. 19, 2025.

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John "Bruce" Ruggeri, age 74 of Medford Lakes, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025.

Bruce was born on January 21, 1951 to the late Dorothy and John Ruggeri in Riverside, NJ. He grew up in Beverly, NJ and attended Holy Cross High School and then went on to graduate from Temple University with a pharmacy degree. Bruce was a pharmacist for over 40 years and employed by the Walmart Pharmacy in Hammonton, NJ. He enjoyed riding his Harley, loved LBI and sitting in the sun. Bruce dedicated his life to his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Linda (nee D'Alessandro); his children, John Ruggeri, Stephanie Gutcher (Austin) and his step-son, Ray Fusco (Jocelyn); his siblings, Craig Ruggeri (Lisa) and Karen Debroekert; his grandchildren, Viviana and Emery; his nieces and nephews, Nicole Lewis (Joe), Craig Ruggeri, Jr. (Gabrielle), Christopher Ruggeri and Gianna Ruggeri; his longtime friend, Charlie Stonaker; former daughter-in-law and friend, Lauren Ruggeri; many loving cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Bruce's viewing on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 9AM-11AM at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. Funeral service to follow at 11AM. Interment private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

25

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mount Laurel Home for Funerals

212 Ark Road, NJ 08054

Send Flowers

Nov

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mount Laurel Home for Funerals

212 Ark Road, NJ 08054

Send Flowers