Arlene Ruccio

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Arlene (Hogan) Ruccio, 90.,formerly of Naugatuck, passed away early Friday morning Oct. 15, 2010 at the Paradigm Heath Care Center of Prospect. She was the widow of Jerry Ruccio, who passed away in 1993 after 45 years of marriage.

Mrs. Ruccio was born in Naugatuck, Mar. 3, 1920, a daughter of the late Edward and Harriet (Swanson) Hogan and was educated in the local school system. She was a former communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

She leaves a daughter, Patricia Kirshnit of Beacon Falls; one sister, Patricia Thompson of Seymour and one grandson, Parfyon Kirshnit of Allentown, PA.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. There are no calling hours. The Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St. is in charge of arrangements.