Funeral Notice

RUGGIERO, Gaetano (Gary)

The family and friends of the late Mr Gaetano (Gary) Ruggiero are advised that his Funeral Service will be conducted in its entirety in the Heysen Chapel, Centennial Park Cemetery, 760 Goodwood Road, Pasadena on Wednesday, November 26, at 1:30 pm.

Live streaming will be available for this service. Please click here for the service live stream.

In lieu of floral tributes, a donation to National MSA Research would be appreciated.

Unley: 8272 8555
Accredited Member A.F.D.A.

Death Notice

RUGGIERO, Gaetano (Gary)

Born 21st September 1940
in Trieste, Italy.
Passed away Monday,
17th November 2025,
aged 85 years, at
Estia Health Aberfoyle
Park, South Australia.

Loved and adored by
Judith (née Reynolds),
married for 60 years.
Loving and devoted
Father to Jane Ruggiero
and Son-in-Law
Gabrielle Ferraro,
Danielle Ruggiero-Prior
and Son-in-Law
Christopher Prior.
Brother to Gianni (Aida)
and Lilino (Trieste)
(deceased),
Step-Sister Maria Pia
Gargano (Alfredo)
and Step-Brother
Carletto (Italy).
Uncle to Valentina Gargano
and Paul Ruggiero (Italy).
Brother-in-Law to
Graeme Reynolds (deceased)
and Shelley (USA).
Dearly loved and admired
by Judy Prior and
Flynn Griffiths.
Special and most dear
friend to Tara and
Simon Cochrane and
much loved Nonno to
Ascha and Neissen.

Dad – We will miss you,
thank you for your guidance
and your love. We know
you are still watching from
above – you are gone but
you will never be forgotten.
RIP Dad, we love you.
– Danielle and Chris

From Jane with love:
“If there is any immortality
to be had among us
human beings, it is
certainly only in love
that we leave behind.
Fathers like mine
don’t ever die.”
– Leo Buscaglia
“A Father’s smile has
been known to light up
a child’s entire day.’
– Susan Gale