Pat and Tom became neighbors many, many years ago. Their 2 beautiful daughters were the lights of her life and then the grandchildren joined them in that light.
We often chatted, although many conversations were while she was walking the neighborhood and I would pass by on my way to work. Somehow we always had so much to discuss.
She entrusted me with her mother's and Kathleen and Carlos' housing needs and for this I was flattered and grateful.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and I hope the wonderful memories you have will keep her alive forever!!
I will miss her very much.

I taught with Pat at the First United Methodist  Church Nursery School for many years and after we both retired, we would meet for lunch or chat on the phone.  She would tell me about all her travels, her family, and her favorite recipes. She spoke lovingly about her grandchildren and you could tell how close she and her family were.  I will miss her beautiful smile and good humor. Rest In Peace, Pat.

Audrey and I will miss having Patti with us.  Our memories of her live in our hearts. We remember the precious, quiet little girl we babysat for,  the thoughtful young woman who would send delightful letters to her grandmother, Dorothy.  And, perhaps, most of all,  we remember her  kindness to and love for our mother, Edie. Patti was a wonderful and special woman.  We were blessed to have her in our lives.

Hope that the loving memories will comfort you.

Kat & Carlos, 
We are deeply saddened  by the news . We  pray that God will give you and your family the strength  and peace  during this time of grief.  Please accept ours sincere  condolences. 

Dear Kathleen and Carlos,                                                        My deepest condolences to you  and your family during this difficult time.  God will give you strength, my prayers are with you.

My memories of Pat go all the way back to when she and Tom and the girls first moved to Ridgecrest. Laura and Kathleen actually brought us together. We laughed through Jane Boutelle exercise classes, delivered Meals ond Wheels together and then went out to lunch ourselves. The gingerbread house project became my favorite Christmas tradition, and the family barbeques the favorite summer tradition.
The quiet chats over tea or on the phone always made me feel special.  Pat was a kind and giving person with a good ear for listening and the best of friends. I will miss her greatly.

Words are never adequate in moments like these. I will say though, that my heart go out to you. I will always remember the memories that I am privileged to have in knowing  Pat for her caring and loving nature. May God's peace be with the family 

Pat was like a sister to me I will miss her terribly.  We shared so many wonderful memories together:
From our first meeting at the GKGV progressive dinner
Cape Cod, Nantucket 
Morning  jogs until she got pregnant with Kathleen 
Play dates in her attic in Green Knolls
BBQs at Ridgecrest
Gingerbread houses  
The list goes on and on 48 years of love. Most of all I will miss not only our time together but chats in the phone. She truly was “The wind beneath my wings”.  A beautiful woman inside and out. May she Rest In Peace.🙏🙏🙏

OBITUARY

Patricia W. Ruggiero

May 9, 1948 – January 28, 2021

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home

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