Gina A Ruggiero Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gina A. Ruggiero Gina A. Ruggiero 87 of Roseto, PA passed away peacefully with family at her side June 8, 2022, in Penn Med at Rittenhouse, Philadelphia. She was born July 25,1934, in Philadelphia, PA. She was a loving wife of 59 years to Lawrence A. Ruggiero who predeceased her. Her parents were proud Italian immigrants, the late Flaviano Tatta and Cesira (DiGiuseppe) Tatta. As a 1952 graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls, she joined the ranks of strong professional women leaders ahead of their time. She graduated from Temple University, formerly Temple Community College, and, while raising 5 children, graduated Cum Laude from East Stroudsburg University with a Master's in Education. She taught for 30 years in the Bangor Area School District where she proudly touched the future. She was active professionally and as a community member, including Business & Professional Women's Organization of Bangor (former President), PASR, PSEA, Helping Hands of Roseto, among others. In addition, Gina was co-owner of the family’s former Ruggiero Service Station in Roseto for 22 years. Gina served on the Board of Trustees at A Shore View Condominium Association in North Wildwood, NJ as both President and Treasurer. She was a 38-year association member. Most of these accomplishments were achieved while raising the greatest loves of her life, her 5 children. She made everyone she met feel like family. Gina's presence is greatly missed by her adoring family, friends, including many who refer to her as their “adopted” Mom. Her most favorite times were spent with the family at holiday dinners that she lovingly prepared, birthdays, and summers down the shore at her family house in North Wildwood, NJ. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Roseto, PA. Gina is survived by her 5 children and their spouses, Mary Louise Salzarulo (Lester), Dr. Laurie Ruggiero, Angela Ruggiero (life partner-Wendy Boorstein), Cesira Ruggiero (the late John Miller), Michael F. Ruggiero (Leila), and two grandsons Michael L. Salzarulo and Romeo L. Ruggiero and 4 furry grandbabies. She was preceded in death by her brother Anthony Tatta and sister Maria Giuseppe (Tatta) Carrozza. The viewing will be held at the Fiore Funeral Home, 230 Market St. Bangor, PA 18013 on Sunday June 12th 6-8PM, followed by a funeral mass on Monday June 13th 11:00AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Garibaldi & Third Avenues Roseto, PA 18013. Funeral mass can also be viewed via. Zoom, https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82771864642?pwd=RzQ3ZUpPTFhzd1dwVEN1LzlWaG9Edz09, Meeting ID: 827 7186 4642, Passcode: 66RffF Gina (and her loving husband Larry) were both deeply connected to the Bangor School District: Gina was a devoted teacher and Larry was a 1943 graduate and athlete. A scholarship has been established in their name to be awarded to graduates attendings college. In lieu of flowers, if you are so moved, the family asks that you donate to this fund in celebration of their lives. To do so, you can send a check to BAEA Scholarship Fund (note Ruggiero Scholarship), P.O. Box 226, Nazareth, PA, 18064 or use Venmo (search BAEAscholarship; note Ruggiero scholarship). Other memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.fiorefuneralhome.com

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Gina A Ruggiero

July 25, 1934 - June 8, 2022