Obituary of Anthony Ruta

Anthony Ruta, of South Hackensack, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at his home, at the age of 78 years. Born in Capriglia, Italy he came to this country 55 years ago settling in South Hackensack. He retired as a machinist for Sier Bath Gear Company of North Bergen, where he worked for more than 25 years. He was a volunteer for the South Hackensack Fire Dept. Company # 2, a member of the South Hackensack Senior Citizens and a parishioner of St. Francis R. C. Church of Hackensack. Beloved husband for 59 years of Faustina (nee Picariello). Devoted father of Rose Garofalo and her husband Gary of Goshen, NY, Anthony "Perry" Ruta and his wife Lynn of Maywood, and Mary Giordano and her husband Angelo of Paramus. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey Garofalo, Jessica Beattie and her husband Johnson, Jason Ruta, Allison Ruta, Michael Villanova and Mark Villanova. Adored great grandfather of Aine Beattie. Dearest brother of Mario Ruta and his wife Marie of Little Ferry and Ada Sanseverino and her husband Giovanni of Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, June 9, 2007,at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis R. C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, Reverend Anthony Guidice officiating, with burial following at George Washington Memorial Park. Visiting will be on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM