It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Ruffine in Elmhurst, Illinois, born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Ruffine to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Giddins and Florence Giddins; and her husband Richard Ruffine. She is survived by: her children, Kami Bond (David), Michael Ruffine (Jeanne), Randi Aronson (Michael) and Samara Elliott (Adam Geist); her grandchildren, Addison, Daniel Bond, Olivia Ruffine, Jacob and Jonathan Elliott; and her sister Sharon Littman (Jay).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – the Ahlgrim Chapel (567 Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 27th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Elmhurst Community Funeral Home (567 Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126).
In lieu of flowers, a memorial Tribute has been established for Joan through the American Heart Association (https://ahatribute.funraise.org).