Joseph Ruzzo, age 58, of Savannah,Georgia passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024. He was born in Hyde Park as the fourth of eleven children to the late Dorothy and Tony Ruzzo. Joe and his family later moved to Medfield, Massachusetts where he played youth hockey, graduated from Xaverian High School and worked on his many cars and boats in his mother’s backyard. He was devoted to his mother, often taking her to breakfast, stopping for tea, or calling to brighten her day.
In 2015 Joe took a job opportunity in Savannah Georgia which proved to be life changing. In Savannah Joe met the love of his life Meredith Lindsay, whom he married in April 2020. He was always happy, singing or whistling a tune, eager to make new friends and enjoy each day. His life was a celebration and Joe loved the opportunity to wear a Hawaiian shirt, Santa outfit or costume. He enjoyed cooking, traveling, parades and polar plunges. Joe, Meredith and their two dogs travelled across the country and around the world. He was happy to play with children and loved spending time with his family.
His joyful spirit and love of life will be missed by all that knew him. He is remembered by his beautiful wife Meredith Ruzzo of Savannah, Georgia, his siblings Patty Iafolla and her husband Jeff of Massachusetts, Cathy Callaghan and her husband Bob of Massachusetts, Tony Ruzzo and his wife Sue of Florida, Stephen Ruzzo and his wife Jen of Massachusetts, Barbara Deady and her husband John of Massachusetts, Jimmy Ruzzo of Massachusetts, Marie Ruzzo of Massachusetts, Tommy Ruzzo and his wife Susie of Massachusetts, Danny Ruzzo and his wife Rebecca of Connecticut, Dorothy Ruzzo of Massachusetts and 25 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to a charity of your choice, for those of you that loved Joe know he had a variety of hobbies and interests. He asked to be remembered with joy, happiness and song. A celebration of life service will be planned at a later date.
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