Obituary of Joseph T. Ruffilo
Joseph T. Ruffilo, age 69, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Mr. Ruffilo was born February 11, 1942 in Paterson, son of the late Joseph and the late Margaret (Zasa) Ruffilo. Residing in Paterson all of his life, he was an Exhibit Artist at the Paterson Museum for 15 years and previously a printer at St. Joseph's Hospital for 12 years. Mr. Ruffilo was very active in the Paterson art scene, an avid race car enthusiast and a member of The Church of What's Happening Now.
Mr. Ruffilo was the beloved husband of Mary (Ploch) Ruffilo; loving father of Rose Marie Savistano, Tazio, Ethan, the late Joseph, Jr. and the late Tracy Ruffilo. Devoted grandfather of Melissa and Lee Ann Savistano; Dear brother-in-law of Carolyn Ruffilo. He will also be missed by many loved and devoted cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Ruffilo was predeceased by his brother, Raymond.
Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral Mass is Monday, April 18 at 10:30AM at St. Gerard Majella R.C. Church, 501 West Broadway, Paterson.
Visiting on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9PM
Memorial donations may be made to: Elephant Sanctuary, PO Box 393, Hohenwald, TN 38462