Albert L. Ruwet

WALLINGFORD - Albert L. Ruwet, 84, of Wallingford, beloved husband of Caroline Ruwet, departed this life on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at MidState Medical Center.

Albert was born in New Haven, on Jan. 2, 1929 son of the late Lewis and Louise (Ragazzino) Ruwet. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant First Class. He retired after over 50 years as a Welder with Plasticrete. Al was a member of the Fraternal Order of the ELKS, and Our Lady of Fatima Men's Club. He was also an avid fan of the New York Giants. He is remembered most as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and all around great guy.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 40 years, Caroline (Cotton) Ruwet, of Wallingford; and their beloved children, Gail Davitt, of Wallingford, Kenneth Ruwet and his wife, Maria Lourdes, of Brazil, Deborah Lakomski and her husband, John, of Wallingford, David Ruwet and his loving companion, Irene Friedman, of New Haven, and Kristin Pippin - Herbst, of Wallingford; Al also leaves many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death a sister, Eleanor Paolella.

Relatives and friends may call on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the B. C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm St., Wallingford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 382 Hope Hill Road, Yalesville. Those attending the Mass are asked to meet directly at the Church. Interment will follow at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one's choice. To leave a message of remembrance or for directions please visit www.BCBailey.com.