Santa T. "Mary" Ruggeri

SANTA T. “MARY” RUGGERI (nee Marino) age 101, beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Salvatore (wife Kathryn) and Nancy Hogan (husband John); devoted grandmother of Anne Chinni (husband Jason), Felicia Hobson (husband Daren), Rachel Petras (husband Bryan), Christopher Hogan (wife Michelle), Michael Hogan (husband Phil Lombardo) and Elizabeth Hogan and great-grandmother of 10; cherished daughter of the late Salvatore and Rose (nee Calega) Marino; dearest sister of Orlando “Donald” Marino and the late Grace Taranto, Bessie Sidote, Joseph and Guy Marino; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Mary was born on April 11, 1925, in Warren, Ohio, and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1943. She was the proud coworker of an orthopedic handmade shoe shop along with her husband Frank. Mary and Frank worked side by side making orthopedic shoes for persons with disabilities.

Mary enjoyed gardening, traveling, and cheering on her beloved Cleveland sports teams, the Guardians and the Cavaliers. She had a love for music, especially opera, big band, and the timeless songs of Frank Sinatra. She was a member of the St. Clare Church Renewal Group, the St. Vincent DePaul Society and Friends of the Society of Mary.

She will be remembered by all who knew her as a happy, loving, friendly, and sociable woman with a generous heart and a wonderful sense of humor. She was deeply devoted to her family and her faith, and she found joy in connecting with others and making those around her feel welcome and loved.

Mary’s legacy is one of love, faith, generosity, and joy. Through her caring nature, warm personality, and unwavering devotion to her family, she touched the lives of countless people. Her kindness, laughter, and giving spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, and she will be remembered with deep affection for the happiness and warmth she brought to the world.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Santa to St. Clare Endowment Fund, HERE, or Ohio Living at Breckenridge, HERE.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11AM at St. Clare Catholic Church 5659 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, Ohio. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Santa at DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, 9:30-10:30AM.