Vinnie Ruggieri, a close friend, my mentor, and a great Scouter, has passed on last night. Words can not convey what he has meant to Scouts and Scouting in our District and Council. We would need a book to list not only his accomplishments for Scouting, but his love for Scouting and the Scouts. Keep Joel, Stella and his family in your prayers.
With great sadness, Paul Oliver
(Thursday, August 25, 2011)
Friends, it is with unspeakable sadness that I share the news of the death of Vinnie Ruggieri. Vinnie was recently hospitalized for internal discomfort and passed away at the hospital late last night.
I spoke with both Keith Taylor and Brian Eget a short time ago. The family has decided that, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the WLACC Boy Scouts. Direct any contributions to our local office, attention Keith Taylor.
He was one of the kindest, generous, most thoughtful man I have ever met. We will all miss him. He's with his Mom!
Jim Rushton
(Saturday, August 27, 2011)
To all in Scouting,
As most of you know, a great friend and great Scouter, Vinnie Ruggieri, passed away on Wednesday evening. He leaves an empty space in our hearts and in Scouts that cannot be filled. We will be able to pay our respects and share our memories at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011. His services will be held at Forrest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forrest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
- Map to Forrest Lawn Memorial Park: MapQuest / Google Maps
Everyone is invited to attend, and for those attending, please come in your Scout uniform. There is no better tribute than to proudly wear your full Class A Boy Scout uniform. The family requests that you send an e-mail response confirming your attendance so appropriate arrangements can be made. Please e-mail me at pauloliver@roadrunner.com It is critical to get your response ASAP.
All of us who know Vinnie know of his great love for Scouting and our Scouts. The family asks that no flowers be sent, but instead donations be made to help support that great love, the Boy Scouts of America. Please send any donations to the address below, and make sure you note it is for the Vinnie Ruggieri Memorial:
WLACC
Attn. Keith Taylor
16525 Sherman Way, Unit C-8
Van Nuys, CA 91406
We all have many memories of Vinnie, and the family is putting together a remembrance and would like you to contribute. Please write down your memories, stories, and include any pictures you may have, and send them to me at pauloliver@roadrunner.com Vinnie’s longtime friend Keith Taylor will be delivering the eulogy, and he would like to share some of your comments and stories. Your responses need to be sent as quickly as possible. Please respect the family and their privacy and do not contact them via phone or e-mail at this time.
The family asks that you forward this info to everyone in our Scouting community.
Thanks, Paul Oliver
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