Obituary of Palma Theresa Ruggieri

On October 13, 2007, Palma was greeted at Heaven's gate by her family who loved her dearly; grandparents, John and Domenica Errigo, Francesco and Francesca Mistretta; mother and father, Antonia and Rosaria Errigo; brothers, John (Duke) Errigo and Frank Errigo; sister, Domenica Zuzel; and Palma's husband, Nicholad Ruggieri. She lived at 23 Squires Ave. for 30 years. Palma is the mother of Lauren "Laurie" Sodon and Ronald D. Ruggieri,Endicott; grandmother of Donna Kintner, Endicott, Jim Ruggieri, Tampa, Fla., Ron Ruggieri, Port Crane, Mark Sodon, Long Island and Nicholas Spano, Vestal; great-grandmother of Morgan and Daniel Kintner and Dominic Vincent Sodon; sister, Frances Alimonti; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Palma was an excellent seamstress. She enjoyed country music, Elvis, NY Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, hockey, cats and houseplants. Her favorite painting was the "Blue Boy". To her family, she was affectionately called "Big Ma". Our mother will be loved and remembered forever. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Humane Society, 2 Jackson Ave., Binghamton, NY 13903. Arrangements are by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St., Endicott