Edward I. Ruiz Sr.

Edward I. Ruiz Sr. obituary, Williamstown, NJ

Edward I. Ruiz Sr.

Edward Ruiz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Edward Ruiz, Sr., 93, of Williamstown, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, in the comfort of his home, just 1 day before his 94th Birthday.
He was husband to his Beloved Wife, Annie for 58 years. Father to Carmen (Confesor) Caban, Edward (Linda) Ruiz, Jr., Richard (Patty) Ruiz, Robert (Debbie Arsenault) Ruiz, Catherine (Joe Kelly) Eskew, Joseph (Lynn) Ruiz and Nemesia Pedersen (Phil Anselmo) Grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Son the late Eusabio Ortiz/Ruiz and Nemesia Perez/Velez of Puerto Rico. Brother of the last surviving sibling, Blanca L. Luckenbaugh, His Late Siblings are Julia Velez/Ruiz, Rosa Velez/Ruiz, Dima Convery, Luz DeLeon, and 1 1/2 yr old Angelo Velez/Ruiz. Survived are all his Loving Nieces and Nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday, November 12th from 6:00-8:00 PM and Thursday, November 13th from 10:00-11:00 AM at the BELL-HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 420 S. Main St., Williamstown, NJ. 08094. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM. Private Inurnment St. Mary's Cemetery, Williamstown.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital @ www.stjude.org.
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