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ROBERT DiRUZZO Obituary
Robert graduated from Roger Williams University and received a Masters Degree from Providence College. He worked as a mechanical engineer prior to becoming an educator of mathematics and science as well as an administrator for the Providence School Department. He was also an adjunct faculty member at Johnson and Wales University.
Besides his father and grandparents he leaves behind four siblings, Michael D. DiRuzzo and his wife Carmela (Falco) DiRuzzo, Paul E. DiRuzzo and his wife Erin (Shelhart) DiRuzzo, Marisa A. Nardo and her husband Martino Nardo and Dina M. Silvaggio and her husband Carl J. Silvaggio; also, two nieces and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, Knight St. Providence. Visiting hours respectfully omitted. BURIAL WILL BE PRIVATE In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Robert may be made to the American Mathematical Society, 201 Charles St., Providence, RI 02904. Condolences at maceroni .com
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT DiRUZZO
Barbara Pezza
August 28, 2009
Dear Dina & Family,
I was very shocked to hear about the passing of Robert. I would like to extend to the family our deepest sympathy and prayer. May the word of the Lord provide you with comfort and strength.
God Bless,
Barbara & Richard Pezza
WTI
80 Kilvert Street
Warwick, RI 02886
Wanda McNeil
August 20, 2009
To the DiRuzzo Family:
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of need. My God Bless you all.
Mohamed Elgafi
August 19, 2009
He is in a better place now!
August 18, 2009
To Dina, Marisa, and the DiRuzzo Family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love,
Jen Cicerone
August 17, 2009
DEAR ROBERT, DONNA AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ROBERT JR. DONNA AND I STOPPED BY THE BEACH HOUSE AND ROBERT TOLD US YOU WERE OUT. I HAVE BEEN BY A FEW TIMES TO SEE YOU DURING THESE SAD TIMES.PLEASE CALL ME IF I CAN BE OF SOME HELP.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THESE SAD DAYS. SINCERLY, JAMES DIMILLIO
August 14, 2009
hey paul are condolences to you and ayour family from amigos market dave and arnold
Wilfred Courtemanche
August 7, 2009
Bobby Sr,
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
Extending deepest sympathy
for you in your loss.
And hoping, too,
that comfort and peace
May come to you.
With Sincerest Sympathy
Wilfred & Annmarie Courtemanche
Mary Grace Persichino
August 7, 2009
Carmela & Mike
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of grief. May your hearts be filled with fond memories of your brother as he now is an angel of god. He will watch over you and guide you every day of your lives.
Dina Gagliardi
August 7, 2009
Mike,Carmella and DeDe;
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You know we went through the same thing 4 years ago when Bruce's sister passed and there are no words that can truly describe the loss of a loved one. Just try to remember the laugh's, hugs and smiles that you shared together these memories will help get you through each day.
Dina, Bruce and Tori
Sue Snyder
August 6, 2009
To the Diruzzo Family,
You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Sue Snyder ( Fera )
George Schanze
August 6, 2009
Uncle Robert and family:
You are all in my thoughts in this time of sorrow. Always remember the good times.
August 6, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Robert was so gifted. May God comfort your family during this time of heartache. Our condolences and prayers are with your entire family.
The Palma Family
Tracy
August 6, 2009
To The Entire DiRuzzo Family.
I am so sorry for you loss. Bobby D was an AWSOME guy. Always willing to teach someone something. His humor and smile will greatly be missed.
Henry DelAngelo
August 6, 2009
To the DiRuzzo Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob and I were fraternity brothers at URI. I can remember his boundless energy and a smile that lit up a room. He made such a wonderful and lasting impression on all those he met.
Jane O'Connell
August 6, 2009
My sincere and deepest regrets.
Bobby D was a joy to work with
and a true friend he would do anything for you. He had a heart of gold and a terrific sense of humor and smile. He
was always able to put a smile on your face with a quirk of an eyebrow or his
contagious laugh.
Ida M. (DiRuzzo) Schanze
August 6, 2009
Robert-Michael,Paul,Marisa,Dina and their families. The Schanze Family is reaching across the miles wishing it were possible to be with you all and put our arms around you to comfort you in your loss of Bobby. His parting has left an empty place in your hearts and in ours too. Lets fill it up with the good memories of the shared good times, the laughs he enjoyed with each of you, the family gatherings and shared Holidays and the other joys we shared with him. His Presence has left us but his Spirit will live in our hearts always. May He Rest in Peace --God Bless you all and grant you Peace. Love to you All. Ida M. (DiRuzzo)Schanze and George Schanze, Jean (Sc hanze) Moore
Shannon Smitherman
August 5, 2009
Paul, Erin and family....
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With Love,
Shannon and Justin Smitherman
Karen and Mark Morrissey
August 5, 2009
To the DiRuzzo Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Larry Calabro
August 5, 2009
To the DiRuzzo Family,
I'm very sad to hear that Bob has passed on. We were roomates our first two years at URI and I have many fond memories of those times. He was a good man and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherri and Richie Palasiewicz
August 5, 2009
Mike, Carmella and Diana,
We were sad to hear about the loss of your brother.I cannot imagine what a difficult time this must be for you and your family.I hope the memories of the time that you did have with him bring you comfort.You are in our prayers.
August 5, 2009
Dina, Marisa and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eddie and Kristen (Crepeau) Zambarano
JoAnn Palmieri
August 5, 2009
I will always have a special place in my heart for you Bobby you are the only person that I loved in my lifetime and I am glad we had those special times when we laughed. Thank you for letting me listen to the water splash against the rocks when I fell asleep.. ... I love you....
JoAnn
Virginia Ricci
August 5, 2009
God Bless You Robert. Our prayers are with the entire DiRuzzo family.
From a Lymansville Friend ~ Ginny Simeone Ricci
Steve D'Alfonso
August 5, 2009
The DiRuzzo Family,
I was saddened to hear of Bobby's passing. Bobby was the type of guy that once you met him you never forgot him. He was always able to put a smile on everyone's face; a true one of-a-kind person with a genuine heart. I am sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
Len & Marie Kaminski
August 5, 2009
To the DiRuzzo Family,
We are very sad to hear of Robert's passing. May God comfort you at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
tony fagundes
August 5, 2009
to the diruzzo family iam sorry to see bob pass on he was a great person and friend funny smart true god must have needed a great soul so he looked down and seen bob and took him to him self may he rest always in peace amen
Livia Musumeci
August 5, 2009
Mike and Carmela,
I am so saddened to hear of Bobby's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know that your family will miss him greatly, but I hope your memories will bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I sincerely hope that Bobby is at peace.
August 5, 2009
To entire DiRuzzo Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Todd Creel
Rehoboth Ma
Chris & John Palma
August 5, 2009
Mike & Camella - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a sad time. You are in our prayers.
Frank & Audrey Villella
August 5, 2009
Family of Robert DiRuzzo, Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your dear brother. Robert was a friend of our four sons in North Providence and was always a gentlemen and very respectful. God Bless you in this difficult time.
Mark Silvaggio
August 5, 2009
To Dina,Marisa, and the Diruzzo family,
It does not make it easier to express my sorrow no matter how many times it has been said or heard, and you stop and wonder when life throws a curve ball at you like this - how it challanges your belief in what is fair and what is not.
However,when friends and family come together at difficult moments like this in life, you will see for yourselves that the world still has hope and humanity and your brother has had the wonderful oppurtunity to walk side by side with those few and chosen people.
Now he still is walking in kind amongst those great people, just a different setting and place in life as chosen by a phenomen we will never understand but will have to accept!
With deepest sympathy,
John Reinikka
August 5, 2009
DiRuzzo Family,
Sorry for your loss, May God bless you during this difficult time.
Christine Zannella Fecko
August 5, 2009
The DiRuzzo Family,
We were shocked to hear the news today....We grew up with Bobby in the old Lymansville neighborhood. We will always remember how incredibly gifted he was at math and science as well as his amazing sense of humor. I can still here his childlike laughter and giggle. He was always sooo funny and sooo very intelligent. Please accept our deepest condolences during this intense time of grief and sorrow.
God Bless,
Christine, Lisa and Alan Zannella
& Randy Rausso
Your friends at Collyer Street
August 5, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gina (Santos) Masiello
August 5, 2009
Dina and Paul,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Diane D'Errico
August 5, 2009
Carmella and Mike - My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Heidi Petrucci
August 5, 2009
Mr & Mrs. Spirito, Mr. DiRuzzo, Michael, Paul, Dina & Marisa:
Upon learning of Bobby's passing, I am overcome with extreme shock and grave sadness.
Bobby was a good person and too young to leave us.
I was JUST thinking of your entire family the other day and thinking back to the wonderful holiday meals at Louis & Amelia's and all the great memories I have of your family from my youth. I am very fortunate to have known such a wonderful family.
Bobby is with Ginny now.
My sincerest condolences on the loss of such a young soul.
August 5, 2009
To the DiRuzzo Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Boschetti and Michael Families
August 5, 2009
My condolences and prayers are with your family........Nick DiStefano
Joan Fontaine-DiGiulio
August 5, 2009
Michael and Family-
Sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He is now looking over your mom.
Keep your family strong.
Campopiano Family
August 5, 2009
Our deepest condolences are with all of you. May the love of friends and family carry all of you through this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gina A. DiRuzzo-Beeley
August 5, 2009
My deepest sympathy is with all of you, Uncle Robert, Michael, Paul, Dina, Marisa ...he is at peace, have faith in God.
Bobby, we have a history growing up together. It was always us...me, you and Michael...the 3 Muskateers. And, oh, how we laughed. The fun we had, it all is still with me and it always will be.
My dear cousin you are and always will be in my heart...forever.
May the Lord keep you in his arms forever. And may you be sharing peace with your beautiful mother, Virginia.
Love you Bobby,
Your cousin, Gina
Joyce O'Connor
August 5, 2009
To the DiRuzzo Family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to you in hearing of the loss of Robert. He always had a bright smile when he came into HR @ the School Department. May he rest in peace.
Joyce
August 5, 2009
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
The DiRuzzo Family
Alana Parenteau
August 5, 2009
To Dina and the entire DiRuzzo Family,
Words cannot even express the loss of a loved one. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Johnny Vallante
August 5, 2009
Carmela and the entire DiRuzzo family , sorry for you loss. I am an old friend of Carmela.May god bless you all.
Johnny Vallante
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