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2019
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Raymond Ruffini Obituary
Point Pleasant - Raymond C. Ruffini, age 57 of Point Pleasant passed away after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer on October 23, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He grew up in Saddle Brook, where he graduated high school. After marrying, he lived in Hasbrouck Heights before moving to Point Pleasant where he raised his family. Ray was a dedicated Employee / Plant Supervisor for F.P. Schmidt Mfg. Co. in South Hackensack for 37 years and in recent years, started his own business providing his meticulous gunsmithing skills. Ray was a PADI Scuba Instructor as well as a HSA Instructor and one of the founding members of the Handicapped Scuba Association of New Jersey. He was also a Staff Officer for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-01 for several years. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond F. Ruffini. Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Tracey; his three children, Samantha (& Greg Maestri), Stephanie and her husband, Evan Szymczak and Raymond and his girlfriend Sarah Hume; his three grandchildren, Kali, Caden and Cole; his mother, Carol Genavaro of Saddle Brook; his step-mother, Denise Ruffini of Londonderry, NH; his siblings, Lori, Ron, Cara, Melissa and Brian; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends may attend a "Celebration of Life" on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Colonial Funeral Home -2170 Hwy. 88 Brick, NJ 08724. Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to: Handicapped Scuba Diving Alliance - 16 Afton Rd. Jackson, NJ 08527. To send condolences to the family, please go to: www.colonialfuneralgroup.com
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Carmen Malave
April 2, 2020
RiP Ray my good friend my condolences to his wife and kids
Chris Wahler
November 21, 2019
What a kind and Gentle Man. I was a lifting buddy with Ray in gym. Ray was a quiet and respectful person who never had a cross word to say of others. A contagious laugh and smile that made him so likable . May you sleep with the angels and may the Good Lord cradle you to Him. Godspeed to you and all who love you.
Stewart Snyder
November 13, 2019
Death ends a life, not a relationship. All the love you created is still here Ray. All the memories are still here. You live on in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here. Love you brother !
Karen Caine
November 11, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathy to Tracey and family.
Donna Gnecco
November 11, 2019
So very sorry for your loss Cara,Lori and family
Nina McCabe
November 10, 2019
May our Blessed Mother hold you in her arms and guide you on your journey to heaven. We are all deeply saddened by this loss of a giving and selfless person. It's just not fair Lori I'm always here for you Carol no words that can alleviate this despair. I can only tell you that you will think of him always and forever . He will make his presence known
November 10, 2019
You made a beautiful family. That says it all.
Cara Andrisani
November 5, 2019
A piece of my heart went with you sweet brother. I will miss you forever.
Wendy & Stan Szymczak
November 5, 2019
Ray was a wonderful, kind, gentle man. He will be forever and deeply missed
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