Nick Carl Ruggeri

Nick was first generation American, born November 18, 1928, in Dover, Ohio, the son of the late Carmelo and Carmella Constantine Ruggeri.

Nick served proudly in the United States Air Force for thirty years. Upon his Air Force retirement in 1978, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service until finally retiring in 1992. However, his most cherished work began over 20 years ago when he became the Retiree Volunteer Coordinator at the Langley Air Force Base Hospital. He continued as the Retiree Volunteer Coordinator until his passing.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Carmelo and Carmella Ruggeri; his sister, Mary Tindera Ruggeri Maertins; and his brother Joseph John Ruggeri.

Nick is survived by his wife, Gloria J. Ruggeri; beloved son, Michael Ruggeri of Denver Colorado; dearly loved daughter and son in law, Debra and Wayne Morrison of Poquoson, Virginia; grandchildren, Tiffany LaByer of Miami, Florida, Stephanie Ruggeri of Columbia, South Carolina; Zach Morrison of Yorktown, Virginia; great grandchild, Aden Ruggeri of Columbia, South Carolina; brother Phillip “Ski” Ruggeri of Dover, Ohio; brother, John Ruggeri of Wooster, Ohio; brother, David Ruggeri of Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

The Ruggeri family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all of Nick’s friends and to the entire medical staff and volunteers of Langley Air Force Base’s Hospital for their outstanding medical care and compassion. Nick always thought of all of you as his extended family. Your actions and caring made his heart and face smile. Thank you so much. In lieu of flowers or money, the family has requested that you embrace volunteerism with a happy heart and smile.

A Memorial Celebration of Rick’s Life will be Monday, 1 Nov., 10 AM, at the Main Chapel Langley Air Force Base. Interment with Military Honors will be held Monday, 1 Nov., 1 PM in Parklawn Memorial Park 2551 North Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.