Obituary of Mildred Ruggeri

Mildred (Leonardo) Ruggeri, 96 of Vineland passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the residence of Barbara Martino; her daughter. Mildred was born in Philadelphia, on August 6, 1921 to the late Salvatore and Rose (Castello) Leonardo. She began her working career in various clothing factories. After raising her daughter, she was employed for the Vineland Board of Education for 25 years before her retirement as head cook for the Johnstone School. After her retirement Mildred enjoyed; the casinos, going to lunch, dinner and traveling to the mountains with "the gang". Mildred was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an excellent cook and baker. She was a faithful catholic and a member of St. Padre Pio Parish. Mildred is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Bob Martino, granddaughter Amanda, whom she adored, brother and his wife, Sal and Helen Leonardo. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and her grand-puppy Tess who was a devoted "guardian". Mildred is predeceased by her husband William "Bill" Ruggeri, her parents Salvatore and Rose Leonardo Sr., brother Joseph Leonardo, and sister Louise Leonardo.