JoAnne Lee Ruggiero

JoAnne Lee Ruggiero obituary, Windham, NH

JoAnne Lee Ruggiero

JoAnne Ruggiero Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carrier Family Funeral Home & Crematory - Windham on Feb. 5, 2026.
JoAnne Lee Ruggiero, 73, longtime resident of Windham, NH, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at home with loving family by her side.

JoAnne was born on July 10, 1952, to the late Herbert and Louise (Barrett) Carlson in Somerville, MA. She was raised in Somerville and attended local schools. She spent many years working for Hannaford and thoroughly enjoyed working in customer service. JoAnne liked to watch court TV and take trips to local casinos. She also enjoyed playing pool with her late husband, Frank, her kids and so many family members over the years.

She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Nieves and her husband Gilberto of Windham, NH, Vickie Mason and her significant other Derek of Brentwood, NH and Laura Ruggiero; her three adored grandchildren Frank, Brianna and Alex; her brothers Herbert, Stanley, Richard, Stephen and Kenny; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, JoAnne is predeceased by her husband Frank Ruggiero and her siblings David, Linda, Sandra, Dianne, Carol, Roberta and Karen.

Services for JoAnne will be privately held. Arrangements are in the care of the Carrier Family Funeral Home, Windham, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com

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

Carrier Family Funeral Home & Crematory - Windham

38 Range Rd, Route 111, Windham, NH 03087

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