In memory of

Gary Theodore Ruffo

September 8, 1940 -  August 15, 2025

Died peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved husband of Kathryn (Bulger) for 51 years. Son of the late Frank and Carmen and brother of the late Stephen. Loving father to Christopher and wife Kathleen Ruffo, Michael and wife Donna Ruffo, Alison and husband Joe LoBianco and Jennifer and husband Dave Meihoefer. Dear grandpa and papa to Sophia Ruffo, Hannah and Joseph Ruffo, Angelina and Olivia LoBianco and Ava and Lauren Meihoefer.

Gary grew up in the Bloor West Village – played many sports, especially hockey at St. Michael’s College School under Father Bauer. He played pro hockey for one year in the Eastern League and returned to Toronto to work for the Parks and Recreation Department and then the Housing Department until retirement.

He enjoyed his time in Florida with friends and travelling to over 60 countries which he photographed with beautiful pictures.

Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Michael Garron Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday August 25th, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Pine Hills Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough.

Donations can be made to either Michael Garron Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital or the Parkinson Foundation.

A private family interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Guestbook 

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Fran and Marty Wolfe 

Entered August 19, 2025

Dear Ruffo family
Thinking of you at this very difficult and sad time in your life
May you have good memories of your father and grandfather.
With love
Fran and Marty Wolfe

Shirley and Gren MacDonald (friend)

Entered August 19, 2025 from Toronto

Kathy and family, Gren and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of Gary. Let all the good memories of times well spent with him, carry you through this journey. Take good care.

Joey & Sharon Turrin (Friend)

Entered August 19, 2025

Thinking of you and sending love during this difficult time. We'll miss Gary at Happy Hour and have missed seeing him on his walk abouts going for coffee on Queen Street.

Myrtle Goetz (and the late Walter Goetz) (21 year friendship and travel companions)

Entered August 20, 2025 from Fort Myers, FL, USA (formerly Bethesda, MD, USA)

My deepest sympathy to Kathy on the loss of her beloved husband - and also to their children and grandchildren on the loss of their father and grandfather. With love and the firm belief in the Resurrection through Jesus Christ. Myrt

Bruce and Sandra Robertson (Friends)

Entered August 20, 2025 from Scarborough

Sad to say goodbye to a great friend. We will miss the times in Florida, the reunions at Bond’s and Flanagan’s cottages and the travel we did together.
Gary get the margaritas mixed and plan that trip to Italy for us.
Our condolences to Kathy and the family.
Bruce and Sandra Robertson

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