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Richard Ruffolo Obituary

Ruffolo, Richard P. 64, longtime resident of Westchester, beloved husband of Lynn (nee Karas), loving father of JoAnn (Matt) Hennessy, Judy (Dan) Hollowed and Janet (Paul) Berley, dear grandfather of Jenny, Joe, Jim, Jacob, Anthony and Olivia, fond brother of Robert (Carol) Ruffolo, uncle of many. Retired 40 year employee of Jewel Foods, and past commissioner of the Westchester Park District. Rich was known as "the Golf Doctor" who built and repaired golf clubs for many years. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home, S.W. corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester, to Divine Providence Church, Westchester. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral Info., Toll-free: 1-800-562-0082. Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 12, 2002.

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Frank Salbego

May 19, 2002

So sorry to hear this news. Think of Rich often, as the clubs he helped me with are still in my golf bag.

Frank and Marcia Salbego

Leonard&Lillian Mickas

May 12, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to you Paul &Janet and your family

Julia, Peter, Christine & Michelle Ruffolo Ruffolo

May 12, 2002

With our deepest sympathy, our condolences to the Ruffolo Family.

Barbara Harder

May 12, 2002

My sincere sympathy. Words cannot express how sad I feel.



Barbara Harder

May 12, 2002

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