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Charles P. Ruocco, 96, a resident of North Branford for 60 years, beloved husband of 71 years to the late Maria Griendl Ruocco, passed away on Aug. 17 in the West Haven VA Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was the loving father of Linda (David) Heinig of Guilford, Lisa Ruocco of North Branford, and the late Werner Ruocco. He was the father-in-law of Bonnie Ruocco. He was the grandfather of Christina (John) Vanacore, Christopher (Tena) Iovene, Michael (Melissa) Ruocco, and Matthew Ruocco; and the great-grandfather of Dylan and Brandon Iovene, Patrick and Sarah Vanacore, Corinne, Ashlen, and Madelyn Ruocco, and Madison, Jordan, and Jesse. He was the brother of the late Marion Bova and Rose Sparr. Charlie was born in New Haven on June 22, 1923, son of the late Frank and Mary Oliano Ruocco.

Prior to his retirement Charlie was a polisher for the former Sargent Company of New Haven, now known as Assa Abloy. Charlie served his country faithfully in the Army during WWII. Charlie’s late wife Maria and his family were very important to him. He also was a parishioner of St. Augustine’s Church and a VFW life member.

His funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, Aug. 22. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Ambrose Parish in St. Augustine Church. Interment with military honors followed in All Saints Cemetery. Friends called Aug. 22. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Founders Affiliate, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. For an online obituary or to sign Charlie’s guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.