Lawrence Ruffo

Lawrence Ruffo obituary, Johnson City, NY

Lawrence Ruffo

Lawrence Ruffo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barber Memorial Home, Inc. - Johnson City on Mar. 25, 2025.

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Lawrence Ruffo, 83, of Endwell, NY, passed away March 22, 2025 at Willow Point Nursing Home in Vestal, NY surrounded by family and love. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Beverly Ruffo. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jerie; four children: Raymond (Patsy), Timothy (Mary Ann), Christopher (Katina), Jennifer Dean (Chad), thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers: Paul, John, and sisters: Jean Thorne and Barbara Rigoli.
Larry graduated from Johnson City High School, he was a jet airplane mechanic in the USAF, and retired from IBM. He loved old cars, good music, and late nights contemplating life's challenges and blessings. On the weekends he enjoyed Timberline Lake, sitting by the campfire offering "wisdom nuggets" in between naps. Larry was incredibly proud of his family and enjoyed all his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed, though we know he is watching over us all.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday March 31, 2025 at 11am at Church of the Holy Family 3600 Phyllis Street Endwell. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday at 10am until the time of the Mass at the church. Memorial contributions can be made in Larry's memory to Mercy House 212 North McKinley Avenue, Endicott, NY.
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March 27, 2025

Linda posted to the memorial.

March 25, 2025

Sharon Farr posted to the memorial.

March 25, 2025

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Linda

March 27, 2025

To the Ruffo Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Larry was a kind man; a good man. May your memories bring you peace and strength.

Sharon Farr

March 25, 2025

Jeri so sorry for your loss to you and your family!

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