She was born April 27, 1935 in St. Louis, a daughter of Charles and Olga Buscagalia Gaia. She married Louis “Lou” Ruggeri. He proceeded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Surviving are her children, John (Jill) Ruggeri, Mario (Kathy) Ruggeri, Lisa (Derek Stratmann) Ruggeri; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Mario (Vickie) Gaia; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and extended family.
A mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday May 28, 2019 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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