Benny Ruffolo
September 24, 1948 -
April 17, 2023
Benny Ruffolo, age 74, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Born in Marano Principato Province of Cosenza, Italy on September 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Giacomo and Saveria (Guido) Ruffolo. Benny was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On May 23, 1987 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Barbara Serpe.
He was employed with Chrysler for 37 years, retiring in 2007.
Benny was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church. He also was a member of the Italian American Club and Roma Lodge. Benny enjoyed playing cards, making homemade wine (which was a family tradition), bocce ball, coffee with friends and spending time with family and friends.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Benny is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Barbara Ruffolo; his children, Benny (Ala) Ruffolo, Jr, Michael (Netasha) Ruffolo and Erica (Michael) Mortenson; his grandchildren, Benny Ruffolo III, Alexis Ruffolo, Joey Ruffolo, Olivia Ruffolo, Natalie Ruffolo, Michael Mortenson, Ava Mortenson and August Mortenson; his brothers, Kelly (Rita) Ruffolo, and Armando (Vanda) Ruffolo; his sister, Rosina (Carmine) Caruso and sisters-in-law Jeri (Don) Nielson and Amelia, Nella and Maria Ruffolo and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by his brothers, Francisco “Frank” Ruffolo, Leopoldo “Leo” Ruffolo and Serafino “Sam” Ruffolo; his nephew, John Ruffolo and his father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Florence Serpe
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Benny’s life will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church., 2224 45th Street.
Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.
A visitation for Benny will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/ or to a charity of your choice.
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Al LucciSad to hear about Bennie passing! Such a nice guy! Worked with him at Chrysler and was always a lot of fun! Never herd a bad word about him! My condolences to his family & friends! He will be greatly missed!
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Bernie CovelliDearest Barb, with deepest sympathy I offer you and your children with love and RIP for the loss of a wonderful man. His smile was infectious. God Bless
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Laurie GinterMy condolences to and your family. He will truly be missed.
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Elissa Fitzgerald WerveDeepest condolences to the Ruffolo family, especially Barb. My heart breaks for you. My children will always remember the stories Benny told them about Italy and the words he taught them like Nanutz. May he have some terrific wine in paradise with my mom and dad.
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Erica (Ruffolo) MortensonI love you, Daddy. I will miss you forever.
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Michael ConfortiMy sincere condolences to the family. RiP Benny!
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Donna StruppYou will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Our visits and coffee with friends was always so entertaining. I will always treasure your unselfish acts of kindness.You were a true friend and will always be remembered. Have a glass or 2 of wine with my husband.
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Michael PetrelliRest in peace Benny ,the memories of my childhood in the bakery are filled with happiness and the kindness you showed me my whole life will never be forgotten.
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Michael LaudonioSo sorry to hear of Benny passing. My heartfelt sympathy to Barb and Family. Always enjoyed running into both of you when out dining. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
