James F. Ruzzo, 69, a lifelong resident of Nutley, passed away on Thursday November 17, 2022. Born in Glen Ridge, he was the son of the late James Angelo and Nina (Gaudiosi) Ruzzo. Mr. Ruzzo was a custodian at Union County College before retiring and was a proud U.S. Army veteran. James was the loving husband of his childhood sweetheart, Sallyann (Pigna) Ruzzo and loving father to his son, Daniel and his fur baby, Zoey. He was also the dear brother of Clifford Ruzzo and Katrinka Sheppard, uncle of Danielle, James and Samantha and devoted son-in-law to Ann Caporelli and brother-in-law to Nicky Caporelli and James Sammaro, and the late Michelle Sammaro "Little Sister"

Cremation services were private.