WEBSTER – Theresa M. (Renzoni) Ruggeri, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Webster Manor. Her husband of 25 years, Elio Ruggeri, died in 1964.
She leaves a son, Edward J. Ruggeri of Dudley; 2 grandchildren, Heidi Ruggeri of Webster and Mark Ruggeri and his wife Leslee of Woodstock, CT; 2 great granddaughters, Mariangela and Mia Ruggeri, also of Woodstock, CT; and her best friend and caregiver, Joan Rowe of Webster. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Denyse E. (Puliafico) Ruggeri, by her granddaughter Rebecca D. Ruggeri, by her sister Benedetta Santos and by her brother Robert Renzoni.
She was born in Derby, CT, the daughter of Alfred and Aida (Genovese) Renzoni and lived in New London until moving to Webster when she married. She was a high school graduate and completed courses at Connecticut College.
Mrs. Ruggeri was a cashier at the family’s Pleasant Street Market before retiring. She was a member of Saint Louis Church. She enjoyed knitting and traveling.
The funeral will be held Saturday, January 5, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley. Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, January 4, in the funeral home. Donations in her name may be made to Webster Manor Patient Activities Fund, 745 School Street, or to Saint Louis Church, 15 Lake Street, both in Webster, MA 01570.