Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Beloved husband of Jennifer Ruggeri (nee Schaefer); loving father of Dominic Angelo, Allison Grace, Madison Anne and Elise Christine Ruggeri; adoring son of the late Angelo and Rosalie Ruggeri; cherished brother of Dennis (Maribeth) Ruggeri and the late Barbara and Michael Ruggeri; dear son-in-law of Stephen and Kathy Schaefer; dear brother-in-law of Karen (Kirby) Morris and Michael Schaefer; dear uncle of Rachel, Michael, Benjamin and Adeline. Our dearest cousin and friend to many.
Christopher John Ruggeri, of the Hill, in St. Louis, MO was born to first generation Italian-Americans, Angelo and Rosalie Ruggeri (Bommarito), on April 30th, 1976. He was baptized into the Catholic faith at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church and attended St. Al’s grade school, Kindergarten through 8th grade. He was married for 26 years to his High School sweetheart, Jennifer (Schaefer), whom he met and graduated with, from Bishop DuBourg High School.
Together, they had four beautiful children, Dominic Angelo, 24, Allison Grace, 22, Madison Anne, 19 and Elise Christine, 15. They put them all through Catholic grade school. They all graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School on the Hill in St. Louis. He and Jenn made Catholic High school a priority for all 4 children.
He went on to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Dennis, and became an IBEW Local 1 Union electrician through which he served as a Journeyman Wireman for 25 years before retiring this year.
He enjoyed volunteering his time at St. Ambrose Catholic Church functions with the men’s club. and was a member of the Italia-America Bocce Club where he loved to play bocce with his friends and teammates, the Shockers. He loved and cherished all of his friends that he made throughout his life, from his grade school friends, high school friends, union buddies to all of the friends he made from church. He loved to support the Catholic school functions and was always on the sidelines at all of the CYC, and high school sporting events for his kids. And anytime there was a school picnic, he could be found surrounded by friends, talking about the good old days in the beer garden.
He was the youngest of all of his first cousins and grew up surrounded by the love and support of an adoring Italian-American family rooted in the love of his Italian-American heritage. He had a great love for history and often shared historical facts with his family, reminding them of family traditions and never wanted to miss a family gathering with the extended family.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Wednesday, September 16 from 3-9 pm. then at St. Ambrose Catholic Church 5130 Wilson Avre. 63110 on Thursday, September 17 from 9:00 am. until Funeral Mass time at 10:00 am. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the IBEW Local One Relief fund or the Sick and Elderly of the Hill St. Louis.
Make the check payable to: IBEW Local 1 Relief Fund. Include a Memo: In Memory of Christopher Ruggeri
IBEW Local Union 1
5850 Elizabeth Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
The Sick and Elderly of the Hill, St. Louis
The Hill Sick & Elderly Program – A volunteer organization supporting the residents of the Hill neighborhood
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Chris has been a stand up guy that always gave his heart and lead with kindness. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers
Sending my sincerest sympathy to Jen and her family. Loved Chris so much as a child and adult. Sending hugs and prayers.
I don’t have the words. Chris was as genuine and caring as they come. Our prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
I’m devastated by this news. Chris was such a great wireman and a truly wonderful person. My heart goes out to his wife and kids, and to you, Dennis—I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There really are no words. Rest in peace, Chris.”
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that Chris was loved by so many. He will be missed!
A true friend and brother. Peace be unto you.
My deepest sympathy to Chris’s family. He was a great person and I will miss him.
The world has lost a great man ..Chris, it was a pleasure to have you as a friend. My sincere condolences to your immediate family and extended family. May god look over you and your loved ones and keep your memory alive for years to come
The winks, lol! I’ll miss him. So much.
What a guy!!! He had the greatest personality. Sending our deepest condolences to such a wonderful family we have had the pleasure to know for many years.
The Doctors Office Inc,
Dr Won, Kim, Donna, Leslie and Patty
This is a very sad. . Chris was a great man. I am happy to have known him and to his family and his extended family I’m truly sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
My deepest condolences to wife and kids and friends and family…
Chris had an old soul and an infectious smile. He was joyful, witty and inviting to everyone. He served his family, his friends, his community and his faith with passion, dedication and consistency. He was “A Man For Others”, and “One Of The Greats!”. Our world was improved by his existence, and we morn his passing.
Our deepest condolences to his amazing family. May he rest in peace forever.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Chris was always a joy to be around. Working with him was easy, as he was such a good mechanic and brother member.
We are so sorry for your great loss! Our son Daniel was a student of Mrs. Ruggeri when he was a student at St. Ambrose. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family! May your Faith, family and friends be a source of great comfort at this time!