Thomas Albert Ruden

1943 - 2017

THOMAS ALBERT RUDEN Thomas Albert Ruden, 74, of Wilmington, NC died Monday, August 28, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1943, in Queens, NY to the late Samuel L. Ruden and Grace Sottile Ruden. Thomas was a graduate of Cornell University in 1966, where he was also a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He received his law degree from St. Johns University in 1973. He worked as a senior level insurance executive in New York City, retiring to Wilmington, NC in 1998. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Men's Golf Club Association at the Municipal Golf Course in Wilmington. Thomas was also a member of the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project. Thomas is survived by his wife, Joan Manson Ruden of Wilmington, NC; sons, Thomas D. Ruden of Arlington, TX, William E. Ruden of Islip, NY; daughters, Catherine Ruden of Greenville, SC, and Mary Ruden of Wilmington, NC. He is also survived by two brothers, Peter (wife Diane) and James (wife Kathy) Ruden; three grandchildren, Alec, Angelica, and Tommy and three nieces, Maggie, Colette and Tiana. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm, Friday, September 1, 2017, at Andrews Market Street Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, September 2, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smile Train 41 Madison Avenue 28th Floor New York, New York 10010 USA or ASPCA.ORG Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com