Miriam E. “Mir” (Sergi) Ruggiero, 78, of East Hartford, loving wife of 57 years of Carl J. Ruggiero, passed away unexpectedly with her caring family by her side on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Pikesville, MD on December 20, 1940, a daughter of the late Anthony and Ruth (Maas) Sergi, she had resided in East Hartford for the past 59 years. Miriam was a longtime communicant of St. Christopher Church, East Hartford. She was an avid reader, talented craftswoman, and an exceptional rose gardener. Most of all, Miriam was a proud and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who especially cherished her time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her beloved husband Carl, Miriam is survived by a daughter, Christie R. Crooks of East Hartford; a son, Carlo Ruggiero and his wife, Elizabeth, of Columbia; three adored grandchildren, Alyssa Crooks, Lauren Crooks, and Ryan Crooks all of East Hartford. She also leaves three brothers, William “Bill” Pascoe in Oregon, Louis Sergi and James Sergi; a brother-in-law, Joseph Ruggiero and his wife, Janice, of Manchester; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Funeral service will be Thursday (March 7th) at 9:30 am from the D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am at St. Christopher Church of St. Edmund Campion Parish, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, (Section J), Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday (March 6th) from 4 – 7 pm. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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