Of Alexandria, VA passed away suddenly on Saturday November 26, 2011. Son of the late Linus Frederick Ruffing. Survived by his mother Emelia, siblings: Barbara Greaney, Stephen Ruffing, Karle Finley, Paul Ruffing, Matthew Ruffing and nephews and nieces: Shannon Mackey, Bridgett Finley, Alexander Ruffing, Blaise Ruffing, Ryan Ruffing, Jacob Ruffing, Shane Ruffing, Maximilian Ruffing and Cade Ruffing. A viewing will be held at Demaine Funeral Home on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 6pm-8pm. Services will be at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Fred and Emily Ruffing Scholarship Fund care of Anne Marie Hicks at ACCA, Inc. 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003.