John Ruggiero 
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
John Ruggiero
November 8, 1919
February 3, 2011
Fill not your hearts with pain
and sorrow, but remember me
in every tomorrow. Remember
the joy, the laughter, the smiles.
I’ve only gone to rest for a while.
Although my leaving causes pain
and grief, my going has eased
my hurt and given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember
me, not as I am but as I used
to be. Because, I will remember
you all and look on with a smile.
Understand in your hearts,
I’ve only gone to rest a while.
As long as I have the love
of you, I can live my life in
the hearts of all of you.
Ruggiero - John, of Winthrop passed away on Thursday February 3rd, 2011.
Beloved husband of over 64 years to Vincenzina "Vinnie" (Cannata) Ruggiero.
Devoted father of Frances Spinazzola and her companion Robert Patrie, Janet Macrina and her husband Lenny, all of Winthrop, and Joseph Ruggiero and his wife Geraldine Iovanna of Revere.
Dear brother of the late Anthony Ruggiero, Jerry Ruggiero, Frederick Ruggiero, Carmine Ruggiero and Lucy DeLaglio.
Cherished grandfather of Lori Hartley and her husband Anthony, Lenny Macrina Jr., Brian Macrina, Vanessa Ruggiero, and Joseph Ruggiero Jr. and his wife Tracy.
Adored great grandfather of Brett Ashley Hartman.
Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston on Monday February 7th at 9:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of John's life in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop Street, Winthrop at 10:00am.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday February 6th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited.
John was born in Boston in 1919 to the late Joseph and Francesca (DeMasi) Ruggiero. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was a decorated veteran of WWII. After his discharge John worked as a manager in his brother's laundry, Pure White Laundry in East Boston, for over 40 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the Eastpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Chelsea after a brief illness. He was 91 years of age.
Services will conclude with John being laid to rest with Military Honors
in the Winthrop Cemetery, Belle Isle section, in Winthrop.
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