RUGGIERO VANDA Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on May 6, 2014. Born in Bione, Italy, on October 3, 1927, at age 4 she immigrated with her parents to Pittsburgh, PA where she met and married her favorite dance partner, John Ruggiero, in 1948. In 1999, they relocated to Mesa, AZ to be near family and enjoy the weather. She will be remembered for her beautiful hair and very blue eyes, baking the best cookies and pies, and dancing to her favorite songs with her great-grandchildren. Mema will be deeply missed and forever loved. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; cherished son, Roger; and loving parents, Joseph and Margherita Gafforini. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Candida and John McGibbney; grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) McGibbney and Michelle (Gregory) Vlahoulis; and great- grandchildren, Madeleine, Matthew, Morgan, and Macie McGibbney, and Braden and Kiley Vlahoulis. She is also survived by all her siblings, Norma Pfeiffer, Joy and Roger Gafforini; and loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Mass at All Saints Church, Mesa, AZ at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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