Margaret RUFFALO

1916 ∼ 2008

Margaret RUFFALO
Margaret Ruffalo, 91, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, 2008, at Grande Prairie Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Kenosha on October 8, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Costanza (Perri) Liche. She was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and was educated in local schools. On October 17, 1936, she married Samuel J. Ruffalo at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He passed away July 18, 1987. Margaret had been the owner and operator of Park-N-Shop on North 22nd Avenue for many years. She is survived by a granddaughter, Dawn Winegarden of Pleasant Prairie, and a son-in-law, Jeffery Pfeiffer of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Pfeiffer on July 12, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, March 24th, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Margaret's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Annie Wright March 23, 2008
Dear Dawn, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Grandmother. My mother (Margaret (Bonofiglio) Chromcik knew your Grandmother very well and of course that is how I met her. She was a warm, and caring person. I know you have many wonderful memories of her and I hope that those memories will help to comfort you at this sad time.With deepest sympathy Annie Wright
Rita Davis (Ruffolo) March 22, 2008
Hi Dawn:I have you in my thoughts and prayers.I remember your Grandmother from the park and shop. She was a kind and wondferful women.Take Care,Rita
Brad Smith March 22, 2008
Dear Dawn,I am very sorry about your grandmother she was a wonderful person.Sincerely,Brad Smith
Kathy Leipzig March 22, 2008
Just wanted to send my condolences. I grew up on the north-side and have very fond memories of Marge & Sam. Park n Shop (Elsen's, "the little store") was just a few blocks from home and the best place to go and get the penny candy! Very nice lady Marge was, I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely,Kathy (Wiegert) Leipzig