Richard J. Ruggiero, Sr. , 63, of Budd Lake, N. J. , passed away on June 20, 2022. Visitation will be on Fri. , June 24 from 4-8 p. m. at Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Ave. , Cedar Grove, N. J. , with a prayer service at 7 p. m. Cremation will be private at Rosedale Crematory, Montclair, N. J. Memories and condolences may be shared at shookscedargrove. com. A full obituary will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cedar Grove Elks, 405 Bowden Rd. , Cedar Grove, N. J. 07009.