Rodney J. Ruane, 60
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Rodney J. Ruane, 60, of 82 West Stahl Road, Ashley Falls, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at home after a brief illness. Born in Pittsfield on July 28, 1943, son of Etta Peasley Ruane and the late John Ruane, he grew up in Great Barrington and was a 1961 graduate of the former Searles High School.
An Air Force veteran, he served from Aug. 15, 1962, to Aug. 12, 1966.
A self-employed painter, Mr. Ruane also purchased area homes that he renovated and sold.
He was a member of James A. Modolo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8348 in Great Barrington and a longtime member of the Wyantenuck Country Club, where he played golf. He also was a Yankees fan.
Besides his mother, of Sheffield, he leaves his wife, the former Karen Farnum; a brother, Glen Ruane of Long Lake, N.Y.; two stepchildren, Ashley and Mitchell Tyler, both at home, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
FUNERAL NOTICE — Everyone is invited to join Rodney J. Ruane's family for a memorial celebration that will be conducted tomorrow at 4 at FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME in Great Barrington by the Rev. Arthur Kaufman, pastor of First Congregational Church in Sheffield.
There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rodney J. Ruane Memorial Fund, which will be used to help families in need throughout the community. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to his family through www.finnertyandstevens.com.