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FRANCIS STEPHEN RUDDY
Francis Stephen Ruddy passed away on May 7, 2014. Born in Jackson Heights, Queens, Mr. Ruddy worked all over the world, particularly in Africa, where he was the US ambassador to Equatorial Guinea. He helped direct American aid efforts in Africa through his work in the State Department and USAID. He also worked as a university professor, writer, General Counsel for the Department of Energy, and editor, and he volunteered teaching English to recent immigrants. After overseeing the UN referendum in Western Sahara, he became a staunch advocate for the political and human rights of the Sahrawi people. and was proud to be one of their most outspoken advocates on the world stage. He attended Xavier High School, Holy Cross College, served in the USMC, and received his Ph.D. in International Law from Cambridge University. He is survived by his loving family, including children Neil, David, and Stephen, daughter-in-law Kara, and grandchildren Caitlin, Haley, and Landon. Funeral Mass Monday, May 12, 11 a.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, 3630 Quesada St NW, Washington, DC 20015
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Michelle Bashian
March 18, 2021
Frank Ruddy had an influence on my life and for that I am eternally grateful. He and his wife Terri were my landlords--I rented a room out of their home when I interned for National Public Radio in Washington, and when I was a tour guide for Tourmobile Sightseeing. Frank Ruddy taught me that Theodore Roosevelt quotation about the measure of a man--it is not the critic who counts.
Babs
May 16, 2014
Fruddy,
I will miss always.
Joseph Duggan
May 14, 2014
Frank served his country with thoughtfulness and distinction. With patience and generosity he was a friend and mentor to me. May Our Lord give him eternal happiness. Frank: In paradisum deducant te angeli.
N S
May 12, 2014
My deepest sympathies. May you find comfort and the strength to cope. Isiah 25:8.
Cary Weil Barnett
May 11, 2014
My condolences to the family of Frank Ruddy. A kind man, smart, funny, tender, loyal. Rest in Peace Frank Ruddy. Say hi to my parents--they will be happy to see you!
George Royall
May 11, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Frank's family and many friends. In the Jesuit tradition, he was "a man for others." Mention his name to any of his classmates and you will get an immediate smile--testimony to his warm sense of humor. But his loyalty, compassion, tenacity and spirituality were just as much a part of his make-up. Ave, atque, Vale, Frank. We will miss you.
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