Jeanne Ruiz 1945-2021
AUSTINTOWN — Jeanne Ruiz, 76, passed away at her daughter’s home, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, surrounded by family that loved her and whom she deeply loved. We know she was thrilled to be welcomed into heaven by her mom, Hazel; her dad Harry, she spent her whole life missing; and her beautiful granddaughter, Elaina.
Jeanne was born in Struthers, on Jan. 31, 1945. Her dad died when she was 14; this shaped and molded her.
Jeanne married Mike Ruiz in 1962; they were only days away from being married 59 years. Together they have four children, Richard, Melonie, Lisa and Liza; eight grandchildren, Jena, Michael, Jason, Elaina, Nicole, Jade, Mckenzee and Mariah; and six great-grandchildren.
Her family writes, “Jeanne loved reading, a gift she passed on to all of us and even some of her grandchildren. She also loved photography and even won awards at it. Jeanne took loving care of her handicapped grandson. For decades, she was a beautiful advocate who constantly fought for him and children like him. Mommy was often misunderstood, but when she loved you, she really loved you and you never wondered if she did. I will miss getting surprise gifts from her from QVC every so often.
“Till we meet again, we will always miss you and love you, Babe.”
The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at McCauley Funeral Home, 230 Broadway Ave., from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by The McCauley Funeral Home, privileged to serve the Valley for more than 119 years. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the funeral home website www.mccauleyfuneral.com.
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