Romeo M. Ruz, 86, of Huntley, died Peacefully July 7, 2024.
Romeo was born in the Philippines, on January 4, 1938 the son of Segundo and Anicia Ruiz. He married Pilarita Ruiz on June 18, 1967 and the couple spent the next 57 years happily together. In the 1970’s he and his wife came to the United States. He worked as a lawyer in the Philippines and later as a banker. Romeo and Pilarita enjoyed traveling together and would often travel back to the Philippines. He enjoyed a good meal, gardening, shopping, watching sports and keeping up with current events. Romeo was a quiet man, but his kindness and generosity made an impact on those around him. Faith and family was very important to him and provided him with great joy. Romeo will be remembered for the love that he shared with his friends and family and will be dearly missed.
Romeo is survived by his beloved wife, Pilarita Ruiz; his loving daughter, Florence (Patrick) O’Connor, his cherished grandchildren, Johnny, Noah and Molly; his dear sisters and brothers, Clarita Ferrer, Zosima (David) Butuyan, Rebecca (Rowland) Marcelo, Phoebe (Ulysses) Butuyan, Rodolfo (Beth) Ruiz, Priscilla (Norberto) Obrero; his dear nieces and nephews and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Romeo was preceded in death by his father, Segundo; mother, Anicia; brother Fred (ruby) Ruiz, and loving son, Ray B. Ruiz.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from5-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A second visitation will take place from 9-10am on Friday, July 19, 2024 with a Mass being celebrated at 10am all at St. Mary Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. The burial will be at Huntley Cemetery.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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in loving memory of Manong Romy, a person whose kindness and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him. We are sending our deepest sympathy to you Florence and to all the members of the bereaved family . He will be missed dearly.
So sorry for you & your families loss Flo! Praying for you alls strength & healing during this time.🫶🏽
Our heartfelt condolences to Manang Pi, Flo and family.
Sending my condolence and prayers to the whole family. Was expecting to see him again in the Philippines this July. His passing was such a big surprise to our family. Manong Romy was like a father to me . His kindness extended to everyone around him. Will surely miss him.
We feel very sad of Uncle Romy’s untimely demise. He was such a a kind and a soft-spoken man. We’re sending our heartfelt and sincere condolences to Florence & family. Rest in peace, Uncle Romy.
Rest in peace manong Romeo
Condolence to the bereaved family...
Rest in peace Manong Romy. Those beautiful moments you shared with us will remind us of the great man you were. You truly were a wonderful soul, and we pray that God will reward you in heaven.
Rest in peace Manong Romy. You truly were a wonderful soul, and we pray that God will reward you in heaven. Those beautiful moments you shared with us will remind us of the great man you were.
In behalf of my family, Danny and I would like to convey our heartfelt and sincere condolences to Auntie Pi and cousin Florence and family and to all his siblings. May God comfort everyone in this time of grief and sorrow. He is gone but he will always be remembered of his good heart and kindness. Rest in God's paradise Uncle...
Our Family is greaving for the loss of a Dear Uncle who have partly shaped the lives we have now. Thank you Uncle for your sacrifices and your overflowing Love and kindness to the Ruiz Family. We are forever grateful. You continue to live in our lives and we cherish everything in our hearts. To Florence and Family our hearts are grieving with you for the loss but we are also full of Joy of the wonderful and full life God has blessed Uncle Romy.
Our deepest sympathy condolences to siblings of manong Romy & family
This is beyond difficult. My heart goes out to you as I send my heartfelt sympathy to Lola Pi and to your family at this sad time
Sending our deepest and sincerest condolences to Auntie Pi, Ate Florence and Family. We share in your sadness grieving the loss of one of the pillars of the Ruiz’ clan. Uncle Romy was a great man and will be dearly missed.
Please accept my deepest condolences..... For you and your family's loss.....
Please accept my deepest condolences..... For you and your family's loss.....
Condolence to the whole family!RIP Uncle🙏
Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.
We deeply mourn the loss of our eldest brother, Romeo Manuel Ruiz, who died on July 7, 2024 in Chicago, Illinos. Our Manong was a gentle, comforting, and loving presence in our lives. We will continue to cherish our happy days growing up together as a big brood of 8 brothers and sisters in our hometown. We send our prayers and love to Manang Pi, Florence, Patrick, Johnny, Noah, and Molly. We pray that you take comfort in the thought that he is now reunited with Tatang Ondong, Nanang Aning, brother Amboy, and son Ray. Manong Romy will forever live in our hearts.
The buffet places will miss you, Uncle Romy. And so does Illinois DMV - for your exhilarating driving style. In behalf of your house and condo renters, we'll all miss you!
I deeply mourn the loss of our loving Uncle Romy, but I also celebrate his life for the many wonderful memories he left us. He was a silent but a very comforting presence in our lives. He was a generous patriarch to his kin. I will never forget that when I went to the United States to study for my graduate degree, without me asking, he placed in my pocket a generous amount that really helped his cash-strapped nephew. I will forever be grateful for his generosity, love, and care. I extend my love, condolences and prayers to Auntie Pi, Florence, Patrick, Johnny, Noah, and Molly.
My condolences, prayers and love to the Ruiz family. Many great memories with our families growing up together. Rest in peace my godfather!
In his own quiet way, Uncle Romy modeled for us how we should treat family, friends and community. He inspired us to embrace humility, dignity and integrity as strengths of character. Around this month in 2023, Uncle Romy surprised me by attending the University of the Philippines alumni homecoming where I received an outstanding alumni award. It was very fitting for him to be there because more than 20 years ago, he gave me financial support to attend Harvard Law School in the US, which set the trajectory of my future career. He’d exhibited the same kindness to almost every member of his extended family. It was very typical of him - so humble, unfailingly kind, boundlessly generous and ever loving. To Auntie Pi, Quennie and family - may it comfort you that Uncle Romy lived a good and purposeful life and he was so well-loved.
I am so sorry for your loss Flo. Sending all my love, support and my deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in one another and in sharing cherished memories.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of our dear Uncle Romy. His memory will always live on through the love he shared with everyone. Please know that our hearts ache for you,Manang Flo, Auntie Pi and the whole family, during this unimaginable time of grief. Rest in peace, Uncle Romy.
I will always remember Uncle Romy as a kindhearted, gentle and loving person. Me and my family share the loss and grief of his passing. To Auntie Pi and Flo and family, our heartfelt condolence.
With deepest sympathy to Flo, your mom & family.. May RIP.
My deepest condolences to family of the late Manong Romy most especially to you Florence and Manang Pi. I grew up in church in Ramon with Manong Romy as my older brother and mentor so as with his other siblings. Coming to Chicago, he continued to treat me the same, like a very close member of his family. Manong, the legacy you left behind will stay forever. Rest in peace now and joyfully enjoy your forever life with Jesus.
Condolence to the family and rest in peace Uncle. Our family is forever grateful for everything uncle Romy did for us. We are thankful for his love, generosity and for bringing us here in USA. He paved the way to reach our dreams. May God welcome him in heaven. We will miss you Uncle.
Our deepest sympathy to Manang Pi and Flo. May Manong Romy's soul rest in peace with the Good Lord.
We celebrate the life of a truly remarkable person; Atty. Romeo Manuel Ruiz, our beloved eldest sibling, Manong Romy as we commonly called him - being the eldest and to show respect to him in our Filipino culture. As we mourn our loss, we also honor the profound impact Manong Romy had on our lives and the legacy of love and generosity they left behind. From a young age, Manong Romy embodied the essence of selflessness. When our family faced difficult times, it was Manong Romy who stepped up, offering not just a roof over our heads, but also a sanctuary of love and support. Their home became our home, a place we felt safe, cherished, and united. Manong Romy was more than just a sibling; together with his family; his wife, Manang PI, their children Ray (who has gone ahead to the Lord) and Florence, were a guiding light, a source of strength and wisdom. They took on responsibilities far beyond their years, ensuring that we were all taken care of, often putting our needs before their own. It is because of their unwavering support that we were able to find our footing and build our own paths. Their generosity knew no bounds. Whether it was offering a comforting word during hard times or celebrating our successes as if they were their own, Manong Romy was always there for us. They taught us the true meaning of family- being there for one another, lifting each other up, sharing in both joy and sorrow. For that, Manong, we thank you. Manong Romy's kindness extended beyond our family. They touched the lives of many with their warm heart and open arms. Friends and neighbors alike could always count on Manong Romy for support and encouragement. Their legacy is one of compassion, strength, and an enduring love that will live on in all of us. As we say goodbyes, we carry with us the lessons Manong Romy taught us. We honor the memory by embodying the same spirit of generosity and love that they showed us every day. Though Manong Romy may no longer be with us in person, his spirit lives on in the countless lives they touched. Thank you, Manong Romy, for everything you did for us. Thank you for your love, your sacrifices, and your unwavering support. We will miss you dearly. But we take comfort in knowing that you are now resting with the Lord for you lived the life of His teaching as it says in Mathew 25:33-40 and you will always be a part of us. Our life will go on but it'll never be the same. We are going to miss you so much. Our only consolation is you're now in a better place. Rest in peace our Dear Brother, Manong Romeo Manuel Ruiz. You will forever be in our hearts. For Manang PI and Florence Ruiz O'Connor, our beloved Niece and her family, thank you also for taking care of our beloved Brother and for sharing him with us in so many ways. Please take comfort that your father is now resting with the Lord, no more pain and suffering. We love you all and God bless!
Uncle has long been awaiting for me to come to the US due to the many delays of my application. So sad didn’t have a chance to see me in person already in the US. I will miss Uncle in making them native cakes everytime they come home to the Philippines. He has been a sweet Uncle in his own quiet demeanor.