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Phyllis Ruggiero Obituary

RUGGIERO - Phyllis Ann, November 21, 1926 to July 8, 2008. Passed away with her daughter by her side, after a long illness. Born in Bethpage, N.Y., she raised her daughter in Connecticut, and resided in Florida since 1965. She was known for her loving smile, cooking, baking, and the enjoyment she felt providing for others. She will be missed by many. Phyllis is survived by her daughter MaryAnn Tucciarone and son-in-law Arthur Resnikoff of San Francisco, CA, brother and sister-in-law Ralph and Beverly Ruggiero of Oakdale, NY, sister Rose Marrone of Orlando, FL, brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Joann Ruggiero of NY, NY, nieces, a nephew, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces. Services will be held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 234 Broadway, Bethpage from 6-9pm Friday. Mass Saturday 9:45am at St. Martin of Tours Church. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. Donations can be made to Sutter VNA & Hospice Foundation. To make donation, please call 800-541-5045.

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Published by Newsday from Jul. 13 to Jul. 19, 2008.

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Louis & Helen Schiavetta

July 17, 2008

Phyllis Ruggiero brought sunshine to everyone who knew her. She was so kind, so fun-loving and always smiling. She will be missed very much. Our sympathy to her loving family.

Julie Kalstrom Collins

July 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have wonderful, loving memories of the Ruggiero's and family get togethers in Oakdale and visiting Bethpage. We are all so sorry for your loss. God Bless.

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