Joseph D. Ruggiero, age 62, of Chicago. Cherished husband of Gloria (nee Shirt); beloved father of Stephanie (Robert Czerwien); loving grandfather of Dominic and Jacob; fond uncle of Peter Ruggiero, Katrina Ruggiero and Frank Ruggiero; brother of Ralph (the late Terry) and the late John (Terry) Ruggiero; son of the late Frank and Rose (nee Sestito).

Joe was a proud graduate of Saint Rita High School and Saint Xavier University. He had a successful career in finance and administration with the Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson firm before moving on to the law firm of Jeffery Leving, and finally the American Red Cross.

Visitation Sunday, October 15th beginning at 12:00 Noon at Adduci-Zimny Funeral Home , 14522 S. Western Avenue, Posen, IL. Chapel Service 5:00 p.m. Private Cremation to follow.