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Tanya Ruffalo Obituary
Tanya Marie Ruffalo
June 20, 1970 - June 12, 2023
KENOSHA - Tanya Marie Ruffalo, age 52, passed away at her home in Kenosha, WI, on Monday June 12, 2023. Born on June 20, 1970 in Kenosha, WI, Tanya was the third child and first daughter of Frank L. Ruffalo (Nancy Brand) and Marie (Hebert) Ruffalo (Jerry Hull).
She is survived by and will be sadly missed by her longtime companion, Scott Brown; son, David Threadgold; her parents/spouses; brother, Mark (Sunrise) Ruffalo; sister, Nicole Ruffalo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephew.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Scott (Lulu) Ruffalo, and her grandparents: Frank D. and Mary (Bisciglia) Ruffalo, Clyde Hebert, and Ray and Yolanda (Piccolo) Tisdale.
For many years, Tanya worked as a Cosmetologist. She enjoyed her life with Scott, making trips to Chicago to visit friends and her love of music and fashion.
Tanya was charming and vivacious, and was known most for her bright smile, and her warm and generous heart. She will be remembered and forever missed for those outstanding qualities.
The family will host a private celebration of her life later this summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Shalom Center https://www.shalomcenter.org/.
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Memories and Condolences
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Brian Woodruff
March 9, 2025
Tanya was a wonderful girl! the whole Ruffalo family is. When I was a young boy growing up in Virginia Beach my mother fell ill and the Ruffalo took me in and cared for me for almost a year. I´m so sorry Frank, Marie and Mark. God bless all the Ruffalo`s. I still remember her smile and Scott smile. They will live in my heart until I see them in Heaven
God Bless
Brian & Elizabeth Woodruff
Bill
March 4, 2025
You were remarkable, thanks for a moment in time decades ago.
Larry Mayo
January 2, 2025
Oh Tanya, I'm so upset to hear this. I'm glad that I got to know you in H.S. in Va. Beach. I always wondered how you were doing. You will be missed beautiful.
Beth ODell
June 13, 2024
We met and became best friends in 6th grade. We actually made a path in the grass walking between our homes on 78th n 80th st (VB)☺. Our friendship in the years to follow is one I will always remember. My heart is broken for this loss and for the family.
Marie, Frank, Mark and Nikki my prayers are with you.
Love & Blessings to you always.
Latasha Montgomery
May 27, 2024
I miss you BFF an your beautiful personality. Your Goddaughter my daughter Kylah will NEVER FORGET us getting her two cakes for her birthday... I LOVE AN Miss you soooooo much.
Fahima
March 31, 2024
Sending love and loads of strength..may you Rest in Peace
Kim Detterman
February 8, 2024
My name is Kim Detter Man, and I´m at a loss for words I just
Elaine Murray McConnell
August 10, 2023
Sending my condolences to your entire family. I have many great memories from HS of hanging with you all at the Oceans condo. Sending love and prayers to the entire family. xoxo
Marge
July 26, 2023
FRANK AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS Tanya was always so nice R.I.P.sweet lady Marge from Ron's Place
Michael Conforti
July 15, 2023
My condoleces to the family.
Darlene Bell Horton
July 12, 2023
Tanya You Are Beautiful i saw you my heart broke
I love you Girl hey it over rip and keep watch over us
My Sincere Condolences to the Ruffalo and everyone that knew and love Her
Josie Mcalister
July 1, 2023
Tanya, I´ll never forget when I first met you. You were this full of smiles and joy, that always made people around you feel warm and safe. May god keep you safely wrapped in his arms so that we know that you´re in a better place. Loved you girl!
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