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West Sand Lake- Joseph T. Ruffalo, 86, of West Sand Lake, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Evergreen Commons following an extended illness. Born in Mount Vernon, NY, Joe was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Kauril Ruffalo and the husband of the late Louise Ruffalo. Joe was raised and educated in Westchester County in New York. He proudly served in the Navy from 1954- 1958. After being released from the Navy Joe started his career with Con Edison where he was a lineman. He retired in 1986 and relocated to Greentown, PA. where he resided until 2016 when he relocated to West Sand Lake. Joe had worked for the Tru- Value Hardware in East Greenbush until he became ill. Joe held a pilot’s license and enjoyed flying, and golfing.
Survivors include his children by his first wife, Joseph (Susan) Ruffalo of Mahopac, NY; Regina (Thomas) Cristo of Sand Lake NY; Roberta (David) Gaudreau of Brewster, NY; and Michael Ruffalo of Katonah, NY; his step children Wendy, Jennifer and Richard, his brother Thomas (Barbara) Ruffalo of So. Carolina, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren with 2 on the way, several nieces and nephews.
A Service will be planned in the future.
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