Anthony Ruta Sr.
December 22, 1932 ~ October 6, 2021
Anthony Ruta, Sr., age 88, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home. He was born December 22, 1932 in Cleveland, the son of Lucy (Cammerata) and Peter Ruta, Sr. He married Lillian Bliss in Northfield, Ohio on October 25, 1961. He was a loving husband, father and “mean ass” grandfather; but most of all Lou’s daddy.
Anthony served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea. He worked as a truck driver for 32 years for Yellow Freight. He was a member of the Magnum Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pool. You knew Tony was around if you saw his red truck with the wolves.
He is survived by his daughter, Lucy Salyers; son, Robert (Teresa) Wilson; 7 grandchildren; Samantha his favorite (LOL) and many great-grandchildren he loved to make cry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; daughters, Linda Cammerata and Patricia Wilson; son, Anthony Ruta, Jr.; 4 siblings; his parents; and his beloved dogs, Rocky, Toby and Marci.
Friends will be received 11 am – 1 pm Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison with a service immediately following at the funeral home. Final Resting Place will be Fairview Cemetery.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
Tony will be greatly missed!! With love, from his longtime neighbors, The Wirtanens.
Tony….Dear Cousin, you lived a long life and you lived it exactly how you wanted too. You were always a little rough around the edges but I knew you had a heart of Gold. I have many memories of you, some good and some bad but it never mattered much because you family. You scared the crap out of me when I was a kid and now I know that you did that to all kids LOL You will be missed by many. Tony, fly high with the angels and rest you soul in the arms of The Lord. Riposa in pace cugino. ???
We are deeply sorry for your loss
Been a few. Me Marcie & at the time our kids all 50 + now at family reunion at Gales farm. Tony & family pulled in. T got out of the car. Grabbed his Buck knife and chased Gales geese (HERE GEESE GEESE. HERE GEESE GEESE) The party didn't start until Tony showed up. SOOO Sam. Jenny. Vince. Joey. Aunt Lou & uncle Pete LOOK OUT. PARTY'S ON… MISS YA NEE…
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.