Antonio Ruggiero, age 93. Devoted and beloved husband of Rosa (nee Costanzo) (deceased). Loving father of Mary Tieri, Alberta (Michael) Plocica and Tina (Ed) Hazel. Dearest grandfather of Pina (Brian) Haller, Angelo Tieri, Elizabeth (Michael) Barry, Maggie (Anthony) Patton, Gabrielle (Kevin) Gillette and Jake Plocica. Dear great grandfather of Mia, Jillian, Anthony, Briella and Callie. Dear brother of Angelo and following deceased, Francesco, Marco, Francesca, Rosa, Salvatore. Dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Tony was a distinguished founder of Mount Carmel Holy Name Society. He was a lifelong member of the Coronese Club. He was loved for his garden, bocce ball and home made wine. Tony will be missed by all who knew and loved this precious and gentle man. Visitation Friday 4-8pm at Craciun Berry Funeral Home 7200 Detroit Ave. Cleveland Ohio. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10am at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel 6928 Detroit Ave. Cleveland. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery.