Carole Ann Ruggeri

Ware - Carole Ann (Messier) Ruggeri, 80, of Ware, died on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Baystate Wing Hospital.
She leaves her husband of 47 years, Edward H. Ruggeri; her daughter, Heather A. Ruggeri of Agawam, and her son, William D. Ruggeri of Palmer, as well as 2 grandchildren, Tabitha Baker and Thomas Ruggeri, her brother, Robert Messier and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, David Messier. Carole was born in Gilbertville, daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Marconi) Messier.
Carole graduated for St. Aloysius School and went on to be a teacher at the former Belchertown State School for several years. She enjoyed traveling with Ed, as well as hiking and bird watching. She also liked flower gardening around her home.
A graveside service for Carole will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 11AM in New St. William Cemetery, Belchertown Road, in Ware.
Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant Street in Ware is assisting her family with her arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at alz.org
An online tribute page is available at charbonneaufh.com