James Ruotolo Obituary
Jimmy Ruotolo, 78, on November 14. Beloved son of the late Rocky and Lucy (Mastrangelo) Ruotolo. Brother of Julie Cesareo of Walpole, Donna Hapenney and her husband Arthur of Norwood. Uncle of Valerie Bishop and her huband Al and Lisa Grasso and her husband Rob all of Walpole. Great uncle of Michael Conway his son Michael of Norwood and Sean Conway. He leaves his beloved cat, Smokey.
Jimmy was a long time employee of Norwood Tire. He especially enjoyed his customers who brought in their dogs because Jimmy always had a special treat in his pocket for them.
All services were private. In memory of Jimmy and his love for cats, donations can be made in his name to Betterment of Norwood Animal Shelter at Norwood Animal Shelter, Town of Norwood, P.O. Box 40, Norwood, MA 02062.
Arrangements by James H. Delaney and Son Funeral Home, Walpole.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
48 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081-2803
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