Teresa Brusca Ruggerio

Teresa Catherine Ruggerio,born Brusca, 87 years, of Seminole, FL, formerly of Ringoes, NJ died on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 in Seminole.

Born in North Plainfield, NJ, January 8, 1921, to Frank and Gaetana Brusca. Teresa owned and managed the Electra Beauty Salon in North Plainfield until her marriage in 1947. She was a devoted wife and mother and had a passionate interest in art, poetry, and politics.

Wife of the late Charles A. Ruggerio, she is survived by her son Charles T. Ruggerio and wife Janice of Ringoes, NJ, and her son Christopher T. Ruggerio of Geneva, Switzerland.

She is also survived by a large and loving family. Siblings; Madeline Yarusi, Ann Derasmo, Guy Brusca, Martha Butterworth, Lenore Brusca, Victor Brusca and Anthony Brusca. She was predeceased by her sister Geraldine Colbath. Also surviving are two grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday 11:00a.m. in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery Flemington, NJ. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice Foundation of The Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760