Obituary: Gary M. Ruffino
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November 22, 1963 – October 8, 2024
Gary M. Ruffino, 60, born on November 22, 1963, in Yuma, AZ, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, on Cape Cod, MA. Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa Ruffino; devoted mother, Barbara Houpt; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Phyllis Bickford; sister-in-law and nieces, Natalie, Molly, and Isabel Bickford-D’Agostino; and his close friends. He was preceded in death by his cherished pets, Charlie and Lolly.
Raised in Illinois, Gary graduated from the University of Arizona before moving to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he spent many years skiing on the slopes of Steamboat Ski Mountain. He met Lisa during a real estate class in Steamboat, and they were married on October 7, 2006. Recently, they relocated to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to be nearer to Lisa’s family. Together, they cherished their time spent traveling, golfing, and boating on Buzzards Bay.
Private services will be arranged, and details will be shared soon.
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