Dean J. Ruggieri

DEAN J. RUGGIERI, 47, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on November 14, 2005 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Joy Johnson Ruggieri of Kennett Square and the late Dino P. Ruggieri. Dean was a mushroom broker his entire life. He worked for the past five years for Basciani Foods in Avondale, PA. Prior to that, he was associated with his father at Ruggieri Mushrooms. He enjoyed playing softball in the Herb Pennock Softball League, watching football, camping, hiking, and fishing. In addition to his mother, he is survived by: Daughter: Dina M. Ruggieri of Kennett Square, PA Fianc�e: Patricia Barnett of Kennett Square, PA Brothers: Mark T. Ruggieri and Paul Ruggieri, both of Kennett Square, PA John D. Ruggieri of West Grove, PA Peter J. Ruggieri of Lancaster, PA Sister: Lisa J. Vance of Kennett Square, PA He was predeceased by one daughter, Diane Ruggieri. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 18, 2005 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, Rt. 41, Avondale, PA. Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 AM on Friday at the church. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Gofus Funeral Home, Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecofuneralhomes.com.