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Condolence From: Brittany Bennett
Condolence: Thomas & the Ruotolo family, so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday December 28, 2016
Condolence From: MIchael Rybak
Condolence: Margaret and family -
Please accept my heartfelt condolence on Frank's passing. I enjoyed woking with him over the years on his various "projects." He was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. Mike Rybak
Thursday December 22, 2016
Condolence From: Caroline Diaz
Condolence: Thomas, our sincerest condolences for your loss. Sending you our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Thursday December 22, 2016
Condolence From: Charles wheeler
Condolence: My condolences to the Ruotolo family. He was a great man that found great things in everybody. I started my education with Mrs. Ruotolo and with the help and support of Frank's adult education classes I finished my high school education. He is a hero to me and to everyone else he touched. Rest easy until we meet again. Sincerely Charles D. Wheeler. Harley Davidson Master of Service Technology, Augusta Ga.
Wednesday December 21, 2016
Condolence From: Rosemary Petronis
Condolence: Dear Maggie, Frank Jr.,John, Betsy, Thomas and grandchildren,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Frank was the most energetic, fun-loving, great teacher and most importantly a wonderful , kind man. HVRHS was not the same once Frank retired. He touched many lives.
May Frank's soul rest in peace and may you be comforted by your fond memories of him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary Petronis and Ron too.
Wednesday December 21, 2016
Condolence From: Steve and Jennifer Godburn
Condolence: Maggie, Frank, Jimmy, John, Betsy, and Thomas –
We were very sorry to hear about Frank, and we send sincere condolences to you all. We hope you find it comforting that “Mr. Ruotolo” will always be fondly remembered as an exceptional educator (to kids of all ages!), loving husband and father, kind neighbor and family friend. He left a positive impression on us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Ruotolo family. He will be greatly missed.
Steve and Jennifer Godburn
Wednesday December 21, 2016
Condolence From: Mary O'Reilly
Condolence: I had the great privilege of working closely with Frank as part of the AFS Falls Village Chapter. Frank worked tirelessly to promote peace in our world through the AFS student cultural exchanges, and was a prominent leader in international education. His positive energy and true goodness have changed many lives throughout the northwest corner of CT. and beyond. He was a great educator, and a wonderful person. My deepest condolences to Maggie and all of his children and grandchildren. May his soul be at peace.
Wednesday December 21, 2016
Condolence From: Jeff Tyburski
Condolence: Frank was a great friend of the Tyburski family. I was fortunate to spend my childhood around Frank and the HVRHS family. He was always warm and welcoming. He made a significant positive impact in the lives of his students and made the world a better place. He will truly be missed.
Wednesday December 21, 2016
Condolence From: Anne & Todd MacNeil
Condolence: To Thomas and family,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. I had the pleasure to work with Frank as an instructor with Adult Ed. His love and dedication to his students was remarkable and unending. He was a true educator.
Wednesday December 21, 2016
Condolence From: Ed Tyburski Jr.
Condolence: My sincerest heartfelt condolences to the family. Frank was a truly great teacher and man.

To Frank,

Thank you for being one of the many exceptional teachers at HVRHS during my time there and through that golden era. You had a very positive influence on so many young adults like me...and it still lives on through us!

Ed
Wednesday December 21, 2016
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