Emily R. Ruggiero 93 of Jackson died Saturday March 26, 2022 at Bartley Care Center, Jackson. Born in Newark she resided in Manchester before moving to Jackson. A lover of art, she enjoyed painting, writing, and singing. Her greatest love was reserved for her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would beam when with them. She was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She is predeceased by her husband, Theodore Sr in 1993. Surviving are her sons, Anthony Ruggiero, Theodore “Teddy Boy” Ruggiero Jr & wife Catherine, daughters, Joyce Sands, Michelina Belmonte & husband Charles, Roseanne Giammetta & husband Artie, and Phyllis Ruggiero. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorial Gathering is Friday 1-4 PM with a 3 PM service at Oliverie Funeral Home 2925 Ridgeway Rd Manchester. In lieu flowers please make donations to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.