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1947
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2025
Joseph Ruiz Obituary
Joseph Arthur Ruiz, age 77, of Chicago, IL, went to heaven peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1947 in New York, NY to Joseph Angel Ruiz and Edith (Garcia) Ruiz. Joseph is survived by his wife Carol Kubala Ruiz, his children Carole (Dan), Michelle (John), Joseph (Nicole), Tiffany (Dariusz), his grandchildren Lily, Kiersten, Olive, Joseph, Gabriel, Valor, Azalia, Emma, and Jenna, his siblings Nilda (Ronald), Richard, Judith (Gladys), and Sandra, and his many his nieces and nephews.
Joseph was a beloved husband and family man. He was a lifelong educator with the Chicago Public Schools. Joseph assisted his father "Carlos Caribe" Ruiz, the founder/director of the Puerto Rican Congress of Mutual Aid. He then succeeded his father as the director with the support of his siblings. He was a youth baseball coach, and a faithful elder of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Joseph lived a good life and enjoyed every moment. He was a gentle soul who left a meaningful impact on all those he came across. He will forever be remembered as our counselor with a listening ear who desired peace in all his relationships. God gave us love, joy, and peace through Joseph.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church (https://www.stpaulcanfield.org/) are appreciated.
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Paul Levine
March 30, 2025
I want to Convey my sincere condolences to The Ruiz family on your loss of Joe Ruiz. Met Joe 58 yrs ago, by chance. We both played HS Baseball, Joe got Wells HS and I, Austin. In 1967 he contacted me to play for the Puerto Rican Congress led by his father, Caribe. I remember Joe for his Sense of Humor and Cordial personality. Although it´s been many years since we last met, He will always represent and Wonderful time in my life.
May the Good Lord Keep him in his loving grace
Pat Krupnow
March 25, 2025
Little Joe it was a delight to be with you at Wells! I'm glad you married and had a great bunch of kids and grands! God bless you for your infectuous laugh and warm, loving personality.Shalom and Godspeed until we meet again!
Dan Cwiak
March 24, 2025
Joe was a great friend to all who knew him. He was my Summer league coach who taught me how to have confidence in myself. Our team´s trip to Puerto Rico is a memory l will always cherish. My deepest condolences to all of his family and friends. Our Lord must have needed someone to manage His team. He will be sorely missed, but the Lord´s team will win the pennant!
Dan Cwiak
C. Grau
March 24, 2025
Joe was always a gentleman. He was warm&caring. And of course, that Smile!! Godspeed Joe.
Stan Nudelman and family
March 24, 2025
Deepest condolences go out to the entire Ruiz family. My memories of Joe run deep with years of interaction at Wells High. His bright, outgoing personality made my day every time we met. May the memory of his contribution to his people, to all people, be a blessing and sustain us in our grief.
Jennifer Boberg
March 23, 2025
I am so sorryfor your family's loss, yet praising God that Joe was s man of faith. He now rests in the arms of Jesus, is whole and healthy. So sorry we were unable to attend the funeral in person.
Hiram Grau (Jaime)
March 23, 2025
My Buddy Joe was the spirit, energy and driving force of our Congress baseball teams in the 1960´s/70´s. Always talking, laughing and encouraging. Just a wonderful, wonderful guy. You will be missed Joe. May God Rest and Bless Your Soul.
My condolences to your family My Dear Friend.
Hiram Grau (Jaime)
Olga La Luz
March 23, 2025
A delight to know. Happy, loving, great dancer and a light that shown bright for all. Will miss him. Hope there is a memorial .
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