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John Allen Ruffo
March 22, 1943 — November 2, 2025
Tacoma
John Allen Ruffo, 82 passed away Sunday November 2nd after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
John graduated from Bellarmine Prep in 1960 and Seattle University in 1965. He obtained two Masters Degrees and taught at John F Kennedy Memorial High School over 40 years.
He served on the Board of Regents of his alma mater SU and many other charitable organizations.
John was a renowned scorekeeper and fan of many high school athletic programs.
A die-hard Notre Dame, San Francisco 49ers and Giants baseball fan, he enjoyed a beer and hot dog at the ballpark as much as a gourmet meal.
A celebration of life and Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday November 12th at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Tacoma, preceeded by a Rosary at 10:15 a.m.
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