Anna Ruffino Obituary

Ruffino, Anna E. "Annie" Santo "Sonny" Ruffy" Anna "Annie" E. Ruffino (Rose) was born August 15, 1936 in Portsmouth, OH to Mae (Bradley) and Dewey Rose and died January 26, 2014 in Elk Grove Village. Santo "Sonny" "Ruffy" Ruffino was born September 1, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Vitina (Palermo) and Alfonso Ruffino and died January 25, 2014 in Hoffman Estates. Anna had 8 brothers and sisters, Floyd, Donald, Helen, Fred, James, Lillie, Wanda, and Betty Jo. Santo is oldest of four brothers, Santo, Anthony, Benjamin, and Alfonso. Anna and Santo met at Sola Electric in Elk Grove, they started dating in 1958. They were married June 20th, 1959 at Presentation Church in Chicago, IL. A son, Charles A. Ruffino, was born April 17th, 1960. They moved from Cicero, IL to Streamwood, IL in 1962, where they remained until their death. Another son, Joseph A. Ruffino, was born June 4th, 1963. They leave behind sons, Charles and Joseph. Anna leaves behind a younger sister, Wanda Brunke (Rose) (Roger); and sister-in-law, Helga Rose (Kimm) (Donald). Santo leaves his three brothers behind, Anthony Ruffino (Eleanor), Benjamin Ruffino (Judith), and Alfonso Ruffino (Patricia); also, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Anna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Floyd (Margaret), Donald, Fred (Mary), James (Lillian); sisters, Helen (Rose) Kinser (Roy), Lillie (Rose) Thoms (Roger), and Betty Jo Rose (who died in early infancy). Santo was preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends are to gather Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Lakewood Cemetery, Elgin, IL for inurnment. Memorial visitation will follow from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a chapel service at 3:30 p.m. at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St., Roselle, IL 60172 (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.). For info 630-889-1700. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 3715 Northside Parkway, Bldg 4 Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 720-7900.