Mr. Brice "Pete" Ruggie Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Brice E. “Pete” Ruggie Jr. age 77 years of Gibbstown died Saturday December 17, 2016 in Inspira Hospital, Woodbury surrounded by his family. Mr. Ruggie was born in Woodbury and lived most of his life in Gibbstown. He was a member of the Paulsboro High School Class of 1957 and served in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Ruggie retired with 45 years of service as a welder – boilermaker for DuPont Repauno Works in Gibbstown. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, four wheeler and enjoyed summers at Shell Bay and being outdoors. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Kay Ruggie of Gibbstown; his daughters, Robyn Ruggie (Jerry Ferretti) of Gibbstown, Sharon and Tony Brandon of Gibbstown; his granddaughter, Taylor Brandon; his step great grandchildren, Dante and Julius Scott; his sister, Barbara Woodburn of Gibbstown; his brother, Michael and Theresa Smith of Lake Tahoe, California and his granddogs, Buttons, Luke and Gracie. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday December 21, 2016 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Wednesday morning after 9 AM until service time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the National Pancreatic Cancer Fund, PO Box 1848, Longmont, Colorado 80502. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mr. Brice "Pete" Ruggie Jr.

January 3, 1939 - December 17, 2016