Elizabeth "Betty" Ruggiero, age 94, of Cedar Grove and formerly of Newark, NJ, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Alaris Health Center of Cedar Grove. Elizabeth was born July 3, 1926 in Newark, NJ to Mary Beyer (Gras) and August "Gus" Beyer. She was raised and was resident of Newark for nearly all of her life. Prior to her retirement, and in addition to being a devoted homemaker, Betty was a former server at the Finish Line Bar & Restaurant. Wife of the late Guido Ruggiero; and mother of the late Lucille Pagano, Michael Ruggiero, and Guido Ruggiero, Jr.; and sister of the late, Annie, Florence, and Helen, Betty is survived by her daughters, Ann Konasiewicz, Marie Louis, and Rosalie Duva (Michael). Betty is also surivived by her grandchildren Anthony Richard, Kimberly Alexis, Damian, Derek and Brian; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elizabeth's memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project by visiting www.wounded warrior project.org