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A Tradition of Helping Sometimes it seems that the timeless tradition of neighbor helping neighbor becomes lost in daily life. But time and time again, when tragedy occurs in this community, we help our neighbors.
Since the day our founder, Francesco Ruggiero, first offered his services to the people of New York, the concept of "our family helping your family" has been reflected in the services we offer, in our professional, capable staff, and in our 5 generations of continued family tradition. In the early 1900's four of Francesco's children, Joseph, Louis, Michael, and Ralph, joined the firm. They were followed in the early 1940's by Louis' two sons, Frank and Vincent Sr. During the 1970's, three of Vincent's sons, Robert, Richard, and Michael, became the fourth generation to join the firm and Michael's wife, Eileen, joined as the firm's first female licensed funeral director in the family. Throughout the years, the families we serve have found our efforts to be of great value in arranging funeral services that are most meaningful, and appropriate for those who remain, while incorporating the wishes of the person who has died. That is why we offer both traditional, and cremation services that can be customized, and tailored to the wants, and desires of each family we serve. Our contribution to the community goes far beyond the funeral service. We know that the funeral itself is only the first step in the grieving process. In the weeks, and months following the funeral, we can continue to serve with our comprehensive, professionally-led bereavement support program. Our "Continuing Care Program," one of the largest aftercare programs in New York, provides free support group meetings for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, a parent, or a child, including pregnancy loss such as miscarriage, stillborn and infant death. The program also provides information, and referral to other resources as needed. To help familiarize people with funerals, the related decisions that must be made, and other aspects of our service before the need arises, we offer our "Consumer Advocacy Services Program" as a free informational community service and likewise offer tours of our facilities to interested community groups. For
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At
F. Ruggiero & Sons Funeral Homes, that philosophy serves as the
basis for everything we do. Our business was founded 5 generations
ago, in 1875, ten years after the Civil War had ended, and during
the time when Ulysses S. Grant was President. Since the very first
day we have continued to be the premier family of funeral directors,
and have been as close, and as ready to help as a good neighbor.
We offer our services in order to honor a life that has been lived,
and to comfort those who grieve.