Jean M. Ruggiero (formerly Morganelli), 84, Jean M. Ruggiero (formerly Morganelli), 84, of Milford, MA, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was the wife of Henry R. Ruggiero, they were married for almost 64 years. She was born in Milford, MA, daughter of the late Michael and Jennie (Cannizzaro) Morganelli. Besides her husband Henry, Jean is survived by one son: Rob Ruggiero; one daughter: Marianne Iacovelli and her husband John Iacovelli; one grandson: Greg Iacovelli; one granddaughter: Carolyn Iacovelli; one sister: Carol Landry; and she is predeceased by two brothers: Dr. Peter Morganelli and Michael Morganelli, Jr.; one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Jean was a 1950 graduate of Milford High School, and a graduate of the Milford Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation, she worked as an RN for many years on the maternity ward of Milford Hospital. Later in her career she was a school nurse for the Milford Public School system for 19 years, retiring in 1996. Jean liked doing word puzzles, enjoyed time on the beach in Cape Cod with her grandchildren, going for long walks, attending classes at the gym, spending time with her family, and going out to lunch with her girlfriends. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Loved ones should gather at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart Church in Hopedale, MA. The funeral mass will be followed by a Graveside Service at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford, MA. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water Street, Milford, MA.

Jean M. Ruggiero (formerly Morganelli), 84,

Jean M. Ruggiero (formerly Morganelli), 84, of Milford, MA, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was the wife of Henry R. Ruggiero, they were married for almost 64 years.

She was born in Milford, MA, daughter of the late Michael and Jennie (Cannizzaro) Morganelli. Besides her husband Henry, Jean is survived by one son: Rob Ruggiero; one daughter: Marianne Iacovelli and her husband John Iacovelli; one grandson: Greg Iacovelli; one granddaughter: Carolyn Iacovelli; one sister: Carol Landry; and she is predeceased by two brothers: Dr. Peter Morganelli and Michael Morganelli, Jr.; one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

Jean was a 1950 graduate of Milford High School, and a graduate of the Milford Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation, she worked as an RN for many years on the maternity ward of Milford Hospital. Later in her career she was a school nurse for the Milford Public School system for 19 years, retiring in 1996.

Jean liked doing word puzzles, enjoyed time on the beach in Cape Cod with her grandchildren, going for long walks, attending classes at the gym, spending time with her family, and going out to lunch with her girlfriends. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Loved ones should gather at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart Church in Hopedale, MA. The funeral mass will be followed by a Graveside Service at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford, MA.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water Street, Milford, MA.

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Marianne, I was so surprised and saddened to hear of your mothers passing. She had a wonderful life and an amazing family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time With love, Debbe Deb Carnaroli
Heartfelt condolences, Rob. Lauren Yarger
Our condolences go out to you and your family. Lanny and Marsha Nagler Lanny and Marsha Nagler
Rob, mama and dad are so shocked. They were best of friends. Our whole family is truly saddened by her sudden passing, but know that she lived a very fulfilled life. God bless her. She was loved and will be missed. Gloria,Vignone Gloria Vignone
Marianne, John and family, so sorry to hear the passing of your mom. Tina Gomes
Dear Rob, Adrienne and I are so sorry to hear about this and we both send our condolences. May your family be comforted and my your mother's memory be for a blessing. John Lasiter and Adrienne Shulman
Marianne,Carolyn,John and Greg - I was so sad to hear about your sudden loss. My prayers are with you all during this tough time. God Bless you all. Joan Ramage Joan Ramage
Our hearts go out to your family, Rob. Frank and Bill
Dear Henry, Rob, Marianne, John, Carolyn & Greg--I just met your dear mom and dad the other day in Medway. It was such a shock to hear today of her passing. My heartfelt prayers for blessings are with you in this terrible time of mourning. Only God knows the time when He wants to call His family home. Take comfort that Jean is experiencing light, happiness and peace in eternal life. All my love, Sandra Buckley Sandra Buckley
Dear Rob, Svetlana and I are both so sorry for the loss you're feeling. Friends were invented for moments like this---use them, use us, for any support or hug or laugh you need. 858-759-0600/781-308-9180 Svet cell richard@dreyfuss.us Svetlana and Richard Dreyfuss
Dearest Rob, Wishing you and your family strength as you make your way through your grief journey. You will be in my prayers. Love, Darlene Darlene Howland
Dear Henry, Marianne, Rob, and John I was very sad to hear of Jean's passing. She was one of the people I always enjoyed being with. My heart is with you. Laura Uretsky
So sorry for your loss. I fondly remember Jean. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tori Matondi Muehlberger Tori Matondi Muehlberger
Dear Marianne, Henry, Rob, John, Carolyn and Greg, please accept my heartfelt condolences on your beloved Mother's passing. You are all in my heart and mind. I vividly remember Jean as a wonderful and gentle soul and cannot forget her beauty, grace and positive spirit. I still treasure the Guardian Angel Lapel Pin that She gave me years ago, when I was working in Milford. Her heart might have stopped beating, but her presence and root of love will stay forever. Know I am thinking of you, Bruna Genovese. Bruna Genovese
I'm so very sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your family. Celeste Cumming
My sincere and deepest sympathy Carol and family Such a lovely lady..God's blessings on Jean's soul and with your family.. Love Jan Fornaciari
Rob, We are thinking of you all. I wish I could put my arms around you right now. Please call if you want to cry, or vent, or talk about something silly. Anything you need I am here for. All my love, Meg Megan Larche Dominick
So sorry for your loss and sending you all so much love. Ben Davis
My mother, Miriam Milani, worked at Memorial School with Jean and they were good friends. She was always so kind when I went there to visit my mom. May God bless you all and surround you with love and good memories. She was a wonderful person. Take care and be blessed. Patricia (Milani) Partlow
To All of Jean's Family ~ No words can say how very sorry I am to hear of such a very sad loss. Jean was always a very happy women with a beautiful smile, loving life, her family and friends. May she be in a place as beautiful as she is. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Cheryl Pasacane-Guilmain
To All, I am sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Jean held a special place in your hearts and will be missed. May the peace of God and special memories comfort you. Richard landry

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Marianne, I was so surprised and saddened to hear of your mothers passing. She had a wonderful life and an amazing family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time With love, Debbe
Deb Carnaroli

Heartfelt condolences, Rob.
Lauren Yarger

Our condolences go out to you and your family. Lanny and Marsha Nagler
Lanny and Marsha Nagler

Rob, mama and dad are so shocked. They were best of friends. Our whole family is truly saddened by her sudden passing, but know that she lived a very fulfilled life. God bless her. She was loved and will be missed. Gloria,Vignone
Gloria Vignone

Marianne, John and family, so sorry to hear the passing of your mom.
Tina Gomes

Dear Rob, Adrienne and I are so sorry to hear about this and we both send our condolences. May your family be comforted and my your mother's memory be for a blessing.
John Lasiter and Adrienne Shulman

Marianne,Carolyn,John and Greg - I was so sad to hear about your sudden loss. My prayers are with you all during this tough time. God Bless you all. Joan Ramage
Joan Ramage

Our hearts go out to your family, Rob.
Frank and Bill

Dear Henry, Rob, Marianne, John, Carolyn & Greg--I just met your dear mom and dad the other day in Medway. It was such a shock to hear today of her passing. My heartfelt prayers for blessings are with you in this terrible time of mourning. Only God knows the time when He wants to call His family home. Take comfort that Jean is experiencing light, happiness and peace in eternal life. All my love, Sandra Buckley
Sandra Buckley

Dear Rob, Svetlana and I are both so sorry for the loss you're feeling. Friends were invented for moments like this---use them, use us, for any support or hug or laugh you need. 858-759-0600/781-308-9180 Svet cell richard@dreyfuss.us
Svetlana and Richard Dreyfuss

Dearest Rob, Wishing you and your family strength as you make your way through your grief journey. You will be in my prayers. Love, Darlene
Darlene Howland

Dear Henry, Marianne, Rob, and John I was very sad to hear of Jean's passing. She was one of the people I always enjoyed being with. My heart is with you.
Laura Uretsky

So sorry for your loss. I fondly remember Jean. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tori Matondi Muehlberger
Tori Matondi Muehlberger

Dear Marianne, Henry, Rob, John, Carolyn and Greg, please accept my heartfelt condolences on your beloved Mother's passing. You are all in my heart and mind. I vividly remember Jean as a wonderful and gentle soul and cannot forget her beauty, grace and positive spirit. I still treasure the Guardian Angel Lapel Pin that She gave me years ago, when I was working in Milford. Her heart might have stopped beating, but her presence and root of love will stay forever. Know I am thinking of you, Bruna Genovese.
Bruna Genovese

I'm so very sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your family.
Celeste Cumming

My sincere and deepest sympathy Carol and family Such a lovely lady..God's blessings on Jean's soul and with your family.. Love
Jan Fornaciari

Rob, We are thinking of you all. I wish I could put my arms around you right now. Please call if you want to cry, or vent, or talk about something silly. Anything you need I am here for. All my love, Meg
Megan Larche Dominick

So sorry for your loss and sending you all so much love.
Ben Davis

My mother, Miriam Milani, worked at Memorial School with Jean and they were good friends. She was always so kind when I went there to visit my mom. May God bless you all and surround you with love and good memories. She was a wonderful person. Take care and be blessed.
Patricia (Milani) Partlow

To All of Jean's Family ~ No words can say how very sorry I am to hear of such a very sad loss. Jean was always a very happy women with a beautiful smile, loving life, her family and friends. May she be in a place as beautiful as she is. My heart and prayers are with all of you.
Cheryl Pasacane-Guilmain

To All, I am sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Jean held a special place in your hearts and will be missed. May the peace of God and special memories comfort you.
Richard landry

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