John Richard Ruggiero's Obituary
John Richard Ruggiero, 76, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Boston, MA on March 7, 1937. He was a retired mailman for the United States Postal Service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, VFW, DAV, and American Legion. He was a staff sergeant for the US Army during the Vietnam War. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Hospice of Hilo Chapel (1011 Waianuenue Ave.) from 9 to 10 am. Family requests casual attire. He is survived by 2 daughters, Nancy (Louis) March of Hilo, HI and Suzanne Ruggiero of Hilo, HI; son, John Ruggiero of Boston, MA; 2 sisters, Carolynn (Jim) Young of Cape Cod, MA and Cathy Ruggiero of Cape Cod, MA; brother, Robert (Gayle) Ruggiero of Wareham, MA; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
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