Michael Stephen Ruisi passed away on March 6, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born in Manhattan on January 29, 1959, the second child of Angela and Vincent Ruisi. He is survived by his life partner, Philip Romeo; mother, Angela Ruisi; sister, Carmela; mother-in-law, Theresa Romeo; beloved special family members, James Caruso, Dela Cortes, Lois Coplas, Rae Burke, and Rosemarie Murray; brothers-in-law, Walter Gustafson and Joseph Romeo; sisters-in-law, Linda Romeo, Barbara Romeo, and Diane Romeo; nephews, Daniel Gustafson, Peter Gustafson, and Michael Philip Romeo; nieces, Amber Romeo and Breanna Romeo; grand-nieces, Isabella Romeo and Zoe Romeo; grand-nephews, Theo Gustafson and Jakob Gustafson; and his furry kitty children, Lucy and Ethel.
If desired, contributions in Michael's name may be made to the Southern Nevada LGBTQ Center.