Irene Ruggiero

Irene Ruggiero, 85, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Irene was raised in Downtown Jersey City, one of eight siblings by her late parents, Edward and Anna Green. She loved being an active part of the community and had a close bond with her friends and neighbors.  Irene was employed for many years with Commercial Trust in Jersey City.  She then became the co-founder of Ruggiero's Deli on Bright St., Jersey City where she served the community for over 20 years.  

Irene was a devout parishioner of St. Aedan's Church, Jersey City.  She enjoyed spending time with her sisters in Upstate New York and making ceramics. 

Irene was the beloved wife of over 50 years to the late Vincent Ruggiero; devoted mother of Estelle Petrina, Vincent J. Ruggiero and John Ruggiero; loving grandmother of Evan, Gina, Vincent, Jr. and Melissa; cherished great-grandmother of James, Michael, Rosa and Mary; dear sister of Estelle, Gail and the late Edward, Patricia, Donald, Roger and Gregory.  

Visitation is on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at RIOTTO FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 (For GPS Navigation, it is best to use our parking lot entrance address: 14 Stagg St., Jersey City).  Funeral Mass will follow 1:00 PM at St. Aedan's Church, Jersey City.  Entombment will take place at Holy Name Mausoleum, Jersey City.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)