Vito Ruggiero, age 90, of Ocala, passed away on April 30, 2012 at Estelle’s House. He was born on October 12, 1921 in Hoboken, NJ a son to the late Francis and Theresa ( Bagnano) Ruggiero. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by thirteen brothers and sisters. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving wife of 64 years Rose, children, Victor (Janet) Ruggiero of Clearwater, Susan (Joe) Cline, of Ocala, Marie Tucker of Ocala, Anthony (Karen) Ruggiero of Homosassa, Rose (Darrell) Bucklen of Ocaala, brother Joseph Ruggiero of Baltimore, MD, sister Dolores Rocco of Bergen County, NJ, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A visitation has been scheduled for Wednesday May 2, 2012 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. A Celebration of life service will be held on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 2:00pm also at the funeral home. Entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memory Garden.