Phyllis Ann Ruvo

She was preceded in death by Ralph A. Ruvo and 3-week-old daughter Beth Ann. She was also preceded by her fur babies Mindy, Corey, Tiffany, and Zoe.

She is survived by her children Dawn Patterson (Dennis), Gary Ruvo, and Eric Ruvo. Grandchildren Matthew Hunzelman (Ashley), Meghan Silva (Joseph), Hannah Ruvo, and Nicholas (Nico) Ruvo. Great-grandchildren Joseph Silva, Allie Hunzelman, Jordyn Silva, and Hayden Hunzelman and her most faithful and loved companion Lexie. She is also survived by her sister Linda Barnes (Al) and brother David Clark, and several nieces and nephews.

Mom graduated from the New England Sanitarium nursing program (AUC) in 1963. She completed her BSN and Masters degree in Hospital Administration. Mom worked as a nurse for almost 50 years. Her career included: pediatrics, operating room, nursing education, home health (administration and Hospice), and psychiatric nursing.

She was a life long Seventh Day Adventist church member. Mom loved painting, gardening, and traveling. Her favorite trip was to Italy with dad. Mom will by sleeping in Wilmington, Massachusetts waiting for the glorious resurrection when she will be called forth by her loving Savior and reunited with her daughter Beth Ann and spend eternity in Heaven with her loving Father God.