Lynn Ruocco

Lynn Ruocco obituary, Raleigh, NC

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Lynn Ruocco Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 12, 2025.
Raleigh, NC - https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/raleigh-nc/lynn-ruocco-12588672 Lynn Theresa Ruocco, 59, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born on November 19, 1965, in Arlington, Virginia, Lynn was the beloved daughter of Frank Ruocco and Judith Witomski Ruocco.

After graduating from McLean High School in 1984, she went on to study at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

For more than 15 years, Lynn was the much-loved business manager at Carolina Dance Center, where she wore many hats - handling payroll, payment processing, merchandise sales, and greeting families at the front desk with her warm smile. She built countless friendships there, becoming an essential and cherished part of the community.

Lynn will be remembered for her loyalty, generosity, and witty sense of humor. She loved surprising her friends with thoughtful little gifts and could always be counted on for kindness and laughter. Her friends, in turn, stood by her side and supported her deeply when her illness progressed - something her family will be forever grateful for.

She also had a love for the outdoors and a soft spot for bunnies, which perfectly captured her gentle and playful nature.

Lynn is survived by her parents Judy and Frank Ruocco, her sister Laura Walton, her brother John Ruocco, her niece Taylor Walton, and her nephews Nick Ruocco, Michael Ruocco, and Christopher Walton.

A funeral mass will be held at Saint Mary Help of Christians Church in Aiken (203 Park Ave SE) on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lynn Ruocco Memorial Scholarship at the Carolina Dance Center in Raleigh, NC and to the ALS Association in Lynn's memory.

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The Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home

7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612

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