Joseph A. Ruggeri

Joseph A. Ruggeri, 40, of Gloversville, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born in Gloversville on August 22, 1984, a son of Vincent and Linda Batty Ruggeri, and was a graduate of Broadalbin-Perth High School. Joe was a lifelong area resident. He was employed in manufacturing for the majority of his career, most recently working at Benjamin Moore in Johnstown. Joe loved spending time outdoors with his family and enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, and cooking out. As a child, he spent much of his time on his grandparents’ horse farm, both caring for the barn and horses, and playing in the creek and climbing hay bales with his brother and sister. The highlight of his year was going on an annual fishing trip with his father, brother, grandpa, uncle, cousins, and many friends. It was a tradition that carried into adulthood that he would enjoy with his own children. The biggest accomplishments of Joe’s life are his two little boys, Vincent and Maxwell. He loved them more than anything and always had a huge smile on his face when talking about the funny things they said or did. Together they loved fishing, coin collecting, treasure hunting along the shoreline of the Sacandaga, playing video games, and all things Star Wars related. Joe had a quiet nature but loud presence. He was intelligent, headstrong and confident. He could argue with the best of them, but his impish smile and clever remarks made him easy to love. Joe leaves behind many wonderful memories with family and friends and will be forever missed. Joe was predeceased by his father, Vincent Ruggeri; his paternal grandfather, Joseph Ruggeri; and his maternal grandfather, Arthur Batty. Survivors include his two sons, Vincent and Maxwell Ruggeri; his girlfriend and mother of his children, Natasha Emden; his mother Linda Macklin and her husband, Michael; a brother, Vincent Ruggeri; a sister, Alexandra Ruggeri and her fiancé, David Antis; a niece, Crickett Antis; his paternal grandmother, Jane Ruggeri; his maternal grandmother, Marilyn Batty; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 11am – 1pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A memorial service will follow at 1pm at the funeral home with the Very Rev. Laurie M. Garramone, officiating.

Joseph A. Ruggeri

August 22, 1984 - January 6, 2025

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August 22, 1984 - January 6, 2025

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