Submitted by Marianna Chapel Funeral Home
Robert Ruganis, age 82, of Arley, Alabama, passed away in Cottondale, Florida on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born on July 29, 1936 in Pittston, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Sincavage Ruganis. Robert spent many years in Wethersfield, Connecticut where he worked as a police officer. He then moved to Lakeland, Florida where he spent most of his life. Robert lived on Lake Lewis Smith where he enjoyed fishing. He loved playing cards on Friday nights with friends, Corvette cars, and visiting pawnshops.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shelvadaen Garrison Ruganis, and one sister, Faye Doyon. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Ruganis and wife Julie of Lakeland, Florida and Debra Raeta and husband Kenneth of Arley, Alabama; grandchildren, Shelly Mancini (Michael), Cameron Raeta, and Alyssa Raeta; one great-grandchild, Marley Gordon.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted on line at www.mariannachapelfh.com.