JOHN RUGGIERO, age 88, (born in Coreno Ausonio, Italy), beloved husband of 62 years to Josephine (nee Biagiotti); father of Modesto "Moe" (Angela) and Anna Maria Mulgrew (James); grandfather of Giovanni, Anthony, Marissa, Sarina, James and Joseph; brother of the late Sylvia Farina (Peter) and Anna Maria (Erasmo) (both of Italy); brother-in-law of Antonio (Teresa) (both deceased), Gaetano (Ida) (both deceased), Gaspare (Maria) (both deceased); David (deceased) (Teresa) and Eliseo Biagiotti (Maria) (both deceased); uncle, great-uncle and Godfather of many. Mr. Ruggiero was a skilled carpenter at the old St. John Hospital in Cleveland and enjoyed building cabinets for relatives and friends, spending time in his garden and attending his grandchildren's activities. Passed away August 10, 2016. Funeral Mass Saturday, August 13, Blessed Trinity Church (14040 Puritas Ave.) at 10 A.M. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, FRIDAY 2-4 & 6-9 P.M.