Rose was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Vito Ruggiero, as well as five brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her son, Victor Ruggiero (Janet) of Clearwater; daughter, Susan Cline (Joe) of Ocala; daughter, Marie Tucher of Ocala; son, Anthony Ruggiero (Karen) of Homosassa; daughter, Rose Bucklen (Darrell) of Ocala; sister, Mary Secatello; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 S. Pine Ave., Ocala. Funeral services will also take place at the funeral home on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1 P.M., with entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
