Elena was born in Brooklyn, NY and then moved to East Greenbush, New York where she lived and raised her family for 30 years before relocating to Florida. Elena was a talented singer, seamstress and stylist with a love for decorating. Whether she was sewing her own dresses or costumes for an upcoming ballroom event, or practicing in her karaoke studio at home, she gave 100%. Elena’s love for cooking, keeping a beautiful home, ballroom dancing, and of course karaoke was apparent to all who knew her.
Elena was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Tony L. Ruggiero. Elena is survived by her sons John (Deborah), and Carmine (Elizabeth), and Grandchildren, Michael and Anthony.
Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon Saturday, July 17 th , 2021 at St Teresa Catholic
Church, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606.