Obituary of Stella J. Ruggieri

Stella J. Ruggieri, age 87 of Whitehouse Station, NJ, died Saturday, March 27, 2010 at her home. Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Bates. Stella had lived in Union for over 20 years before moving to Whitehouse Station, 12 years ago. Stella was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. It was her family that meant the most to her. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, John Ruggieri, and her two loving daughters, Karen Ross and her husband, Kenneth of Mountainville, NJ and Kim Gajewski and her husband, Rick of Whitehouse Station. She is also survived by her 2 cherished grandchildren, Matthew John Ross and Brittany Jean Gajewski. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM to Noon. A service of remembrance will be held at noon. Burial will be in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hunterdon Helpline, Inc., PO Box 246, Flemington, NJ 08822.