Ruth C. Macaluso

Ruth C. Macaluso obituary, Little Falls, NJ

Ruth C. Macaluso

Ruth Macaluso Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaita Memorial Home on Jun. 26, 2024.

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Ruth C. Macaluso, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, suddenly passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Born in Glen Ridge and raised in Cedar Grove, Ruth eventually settled and was a longtime Little Falls resident. She dedicated many years to clerical work at Needlecraft, Inc. in Paterson, N.J. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.
Predeceased by her parents and her devoted husband, Michael A. Macaluso. She leaves behind her children, Michael Macaluso and his wife, Allison; Jason Macaluso and his wife, Jamie, and Joseph Macaluso and his wife, Victoria. Ruth was also a cherished grandmother to Brandon, Lila, Victoria, Juliana, Mark, Jenna, and Tyler. She is survived by her dear siblings, Jack Hall and his wife, Annette; Robert Hall and Richard Hall and his wife, Gayle; brother and sister-in-law, Angie Williams and her husband, Thomas, and Charles Macaluso and his wife, Cynthia; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, N.J. Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by entombment at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, N.J. Memories and condolences may be shared at gaitamh.com.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ruth may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or visit stjude.org.

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154 Newark Pompton Tpke, Little Falls, NJ 07424

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