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Doris Ruggiero Obituary

Doris Florence Ruggiero Age 97 of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away August 7, 2009. She was born in England to Frederick and Violet Dell. Doris is survived by her loving family: daughters, Karen Wasson (David) of Port St. Lucie, FL, Sandra Holding of West Palm Beach, FL and Nicola Ellis (Brian) of Stamford, CT; grandchildre n, Cheryl Swan, Steven Redmond, Kevin Redmond, Gail Perra, Julie Crocco (Gus), Neil Holding, Keith Holding (Diane), Andrew Ellis, Stuart Ellis (Ebru), Stacey Roberts (Thomas) and Christopher Ruggiero Jacobson (Marilyn); great grandchildre n, Heather Azeredo, D.J. Azeredo, Andrew Swan, Evan Perra, Ian Perra, and Ivan Perra, Peter Crocco, Michael Crocco, Alexis Holding, Adrianna Holding, and Austin (stepgreat grandson), Mackenzie Ellis, John Ellis, Annalise Roberts, Colin Jacobson and Bryan Jacobson; great great grandchildre n, Bryanna, Jaydn, Zayne, Trevor and Shelbi Azeredo;. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolf, son, Colin Ruggiero, brother, Ivan Dell, sister, Violet Bullen, nephew, Phillip Bullen and grandson, Marc Wasson. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the funeral home. Friends may visit a half hour before the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, Florida 34997. Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL 33461

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Published by TC Palm on Aug. 11, 2009.

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August 16, 2009

For Niki, Karen & Sandra and families.

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May you have wonderful
memories of such a special mum.

Carrina, Keith & family

August 10, 2009

Dear Niki, karen, sandra, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
lve Nikki and Gino

Cathy Costello

August 10, 2009

Dear Nicola,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I remember our visits fondly.

Again my deepest sympathies,

Cathy Costello

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