Obituary of Antoinette M. Ruggiano

Antoinette “Toni” Maria Ruggiano (née Yecco), 72, of Berlin New Jersey, passed away on April 3, 2024 and will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched.

Toni was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Deiter Ruggiano, her parents Anthony and Maria Yecco, and niece Francesca Piligno.

She is survived by her children Nicholas Ruggiano (Roseann) and Michael Anthony Ruggiano; siblings Angelo Yecco (Donna), Marianne Yecco and Lillian Hartness (David); grandchildren Lily, Nicky, Alison, Nathan and Grace; nieces and nephews Anthony (Marion), Angelo (fiancé Kelli Rusk), Jason and Lisa and great niece and nephew Gabrielle and Vincenzo; and father-in-law Louis Ruggiano.

Toni was born in Philadelphia and spent most of her childhood in Oaklyn, New Jersey. After graduating from Haddon Township Highschool she entered the workforce and enjoyed ceramics painting charming pieces she still displayed in her home.

Toni always enjoyed spending time camping with her family when her sons were growing up and cooked the best chicken parmigiana for her loved ones.  Toni really loved being a mother but took specific enjoyment in her grandchildren that age from toddler to twenties.

A loving viewing will be held for friends and relatives on Wednesday April 5, 2023 from 10AM to 11AM at the COSTANTINO-PRIMO FUNERAL HOME, 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE, BERLIN NJ 08009. Funeral service 11:00AM at the funeral home. Entombment to follow in New St. Mary Cemetery & Mausoleum, Bellmawr NJ. To leave lasting condolences or photos, please use the links on this page.