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Paul Ruggirello Obituary
El Cajon
Paul Anthony Ruggirello July 20, 1946 – September 7, 2020
El Cajon – Paul graduated from San Diego State University in 1970, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He was also in the Marine Corps, was a San Diego Lifeguard, and an avid sports fan. Paul passed away due to complications of a stroke. He is survived by his family and friends.
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SKI
September 15, 2024
Paul and I were roommates when we were lifeguards, and it was absolutely a crazy period in our lives. R.I.P.
Mike Ruggirello
September 14, 2023
I miss u Dad. I think about u every day. Tell Mom i said hi
Don Hinds
September 24, 2020
Vince Giacalone, also a member of USMCR remembers going night diving for lobster with Paul, and always getting Lucky.
Jorge (George) Covarrubias
September 22, 2020
I am saddened to hear of Paul's passing. My earliest recollection of Paul was of our time spent at Bayside Social Center in Little Italy. We were both in elementary school. Our friendship continued at SDHS where we were both on the football team. We shared many experiences, one of which was enjoying my first beer in Paul's company. Paul, Art Vidal and I knew we wanted to continue our education at SDSU. However, before the start of our college career we wanted to do something adventurous and different. So we decided to enlist in the Marine Corps Reserves in which the obligation was 6 month active duty and after we began attending college. The plan worked, as all 3 of us were able to graduate from SDSU and go on to successful professional careers. My deepest sympathies to Paul's family.
Mike Ruggirello
September 21, 2020
I Love & miss you so much Dad. I remember all the good memories I was a child and the things you taught me growing up.
All the skateboarding and racing motorcycles and then converting over to being a guitar player i feel very fortunate. Thank you and you were always very lenient with me.
I love you Dad
Don Hinds
September 21, 2020
Siempre Fi USMC , Paul was a very good Lifeguard and we were on many S.D. Lifeguard Relay teams together and won. Also stationed at San Diego 4th. Tn. Bn. USMCR. Siepre Fi !
Mary and Al Davis
September 21, 2020
Many happy memories of cruise carefree days on Falcon Street with you and Lana and your beautiful sons. Your warm smile will be missed by many.
Mary and Al Davis
Frank Baker
September 20, 2020
Few understand the bond San Diego Lifeguards shared. There has to be a special place in heaven, saved for Paul and our fellow guards. Paul's family was blessed by his presence in their lives.
J. R. Givens
September 20, 2020
I lifeguarded with Paul. He always made the work fun.
My condolences.
Kathy Giacalone Payne
September 20, 2020
So sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. Paul was a friend from elementary school through high school. Last contact unfortunately was s Facebook post during a Charger game when they were still SD Chargers! Will always remember you! RIP Paul.
Kathy Giacalone Payne
John Ready
September 20, 2020
I have known Paul since the early 70's. We both lived in Mission Beach and played a lot of volleyball together. The group of us that used to play together is sadly, slowly dwindling as we all get older. Paul's son Michael was my son Tom's best friend and skateboard partner for many years. Paul and his family were an integral part of the fabric of my life. I miss knowing that we won't get together again.
fred carrillo
September 20, 2020
Good SDHS friend -- I'm so sorry I lost contact with you many years ago. I still see the guys from Little Italy once in a while - I remember the spaghetti dinners we attended at Our Lady of the Rosary. God bless . . . . .
Ski plikaytis
September 20, 2020
roommate and lifeguard buddy never knew what to expect from him always happy and pulling pranks on everybody
Jim Perkins
September 20, 2020
RIP, Paul. We shared some great memories.
Travis Ruggirello
September 20, 2020
I will miss you Dad. I love you. RIP.
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