Emil Ruiz, 85, passed away September 14, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Dora M. (Pena) Ruiz. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was a son of the late Baron and Ramona (Pimentel) Ruiz. Emil was the loving father of Larry E. Ruiz and his wife Katie, Omar M. Ruiz and his wife Zaira, Randy Ruiz, Yomer Ruiz, Lucy M. Ruiz, Katia M. Ruiz and Marlene Ruiz Osoria and her husband Elias; brother of Augustin Ruiz, Julia Hernandez and Magnolia Ruiz. He is also survived by several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Hady E. Ruiz and Ruben Ruiz.
Emil Ruiz Pimentel was a family man loved by all his kids, grandkids, family and friends. His charming personality made his presence felt everywhere he went. He was a great son who was raised by his Widow Mother after, the passing of his Dad at age of 9. One of 8 Brothers (Siquin; Baron, Bolivar, Mellizo, Pepin, Efrain, Agustin, Vive) and 4 sisters. (Miami, Magnolia, Julia, Isis) He grew up in a Big Family with great principles and values. His upbringing influenced him throughout his life in a big way: never forgetting his roots or his hometown of Yamasa, Dominican Republic where;he grew up and served one term as mayor. (Anyone who knew him heard him speak about Yamasa.)
His unconditional love and smile lite up an entire room. He enjoyed dancing, music, politics, food specially Yuca, Pastelitos and cannot forget bread. His Love towards his Grandkids was special enough to be nicknamed LELO!!! by alot of them. (Thanks to Jorgito who couldn't say Abuelo as a baby, lol!)
He was a great mentor with plenty of wisdom to talk to you about anything. He was a Great Man with a genuine caring, loving, tenacious character. He took time to listened and shared advice if, asked to. He set expectations really high on fatherhood for all his 9 children's. His family was his driving force and unity was essential in the way he embraced life. His memory will forever lived amongst everyone who had the blessed opportunity to know him. He will forever be missed but, never forgotten.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 4-7 p.m. with his funeral service on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Graveside burial will follow in St. Ann
Cemetery, Cranston.
A Special Note of Thanks from the Ruiz Family:
Muchas Gracias a todos por sus lindos mensajes hacia nuestro Padre Emil Ruiz Pimentel, reconocido como Milito en la Familia Ruiz. Pa, fue un Hombre ejemplar y con mucha integridad y lealtad. Esposo y Padre de 9 hijos: 6 Barones y 3 Hembras. (Larry, Lucy, Omar, Katia, Hady, Randy, Ruben, Marlene y Yomer.) Asi como un Amoroso Abuelo con sus amados nietos, quienes lo llamaban Lelo.
Fue La Roca Ruiz, porque lucho por sus hijos y nos enseño el valor Familiar y respeto mutuo con buenos consejos, moralidad y valores. Fue ese iman que siempre inculco la union. Tenia un Amor y Cariño a su Pueblo Natal de Yamasa. (Siempre lo mencionaba a todo el mundo y lo recordaba religiosamente en lo mas profundo de su corazon). El Don, fue un Guerrero de la Vida y pelio por vivir aun, estando delicado de salud al borde de la muerte varias veces. El lucho hasta el final como un Campeon.
Junto a el estuvo, su Esposa Dora Maria Peña de Ruiz (Nuestra Madre) por mas de 42 años de casados. Dora o Reina, como muchos la conocen; lucho cuidandolo por mas de 15 años. Nuestra Madre nos demostro lo que es un verdadero testimonio de amor. Su dedicacion fue admirable y nunca se rindio bajo ninguna circunstancias. Tambien, Muchas Gracias a todas las enfermeras (Especialmente Denni); a los Doctores; Marlene y Elias como a toda la Familia y Amistades que estuvieron presente. Gracias a Dios por permitir compartir muchos años mas con el.
Viernes, 14 de Septiembre del 2018: Acarisiando su cara y sostenido de mano, tomo su ultimo aliento a las 12:15 del Medio Dia despues, de abrir su ojo Verde derecho mientra nos miramos por ultima vez. (Es uno de los momentos mas especiales de mi Vida que nunca, olvidare.) Esta fecha sera muy especial para nosotros porque, nuestro Padre paso a una mejor vida con Dios y en paz.
Mis Hermanos: Tenemos un Angel de la Guarda vigilandonos y protegiendonos, Nunca lo Olviden! Siempre recuerden nuestro Padre, Emil Ruiz Pimentel. Fue un honor y orgullo de tenerlo como Padre. Hasta luego, nunca Adios Mi Don y hasta Siempre a un GRAN RUIZ!!! Muchas Bendiciones a todos y Gracias por todos los mensajes y llamadas una vez mas.
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