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
Condolence From: Deron Bayer
Condolence: While I was never Frank's colleague, I feel as though I was. During my first years as a teacher at Housy, Frank was running the night school program that helped hundreds of people earn their high school diploma who may not ever have done so without his help. I got to see first hand his legendary energy and love for helping others to learn. He certainly helped this first time teacher. During our many talks after school he would share his experiences and philosophy with me. Ever the teacher, he was a generous man who shared his full self with everyone he met. We will not see his like again. My condolences to the Ruotolo family and his students who will never forget him.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Kevin Connors
Condolence: My sincere condolences to Maggie, Frank Jr. and the entire Ruotolo family. We couldn't have asked for a more caring & kind neighbor than Frank.
I will dearly miss our talks about UConn hoops, the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and our Woodlands community (which Frank cared about so deeply.)
God bless him and his family.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Linda Peppe
Condolence: Dearest Maggie,
David and I are so very sad to hear of Frank's passing. He was truly a wonderful man and did so much for so many in Region One. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
My dad also sends his love and remembers so fondly the work he did for you at your house in Falls Village. He asked me to send you his love. He thought so much of both of you.
With our love,
Linda and David and Jim Law
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Ryan Freudenberg
Condolence: Dear Family of Mr. Frank Ruotolo,
Please accept my sincere and genuine condolences regarding the loss of this great man and great Teacher. I have not forgot him and I never will. I am forever grateful to him for the guidance and assistance that he provided me at HVRHS in the mid to late 1990's. Rest in peace sir, you have earned your way and paid you're dues by bettering education in Connecticut and bettering society worldwide.
Respectfully and sincerely yours,
Ryan Freudenberg
HVRHS Class of 1997
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
WCSU Class of 2010 B.S. Justice & Law
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Marsha Sinyard
Condolence: Thomas,
So very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one, but believing your family will find peace during this time.
Marsha Sinyard
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Kelley Day
Condolence: Thinking of you and your entire family!
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Regina Kirby
Condolence: For Thomas and the Ruotolo family,
Condolences on your loss. May you find comfort & healing.
Regina Kirby
Westminster Schools
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Marguerite "G" GULOTTA
Condolence: My love and Prayers to the Ruotolo family. Mr Ruotolo was a very special man, I had many wonderful conversations with him and his lovely wife over the years.He was a loving husband and father.He will be misses.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Adriane Cropley
Condolence: I am deeply saddened by the news of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Victor Panchuk
Condolence: Thomas, my condolences to you and your entire family.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Rick Alto
Condolence: Mr. Ruotolo was my teacher and mentor in the mid-1970's at HVRHS. He was a great teacher and friend and was instrumental in my career choice and pushed me to persue my dreams of entering the field of law enforcement. As part of a Social Studes project, Mr. Ruotolo encouraged me to go to Hartford an interview an FBI agent and then write a paper on my experience. Well, Mr. Ruotolo's encouragement paid off and I recently retired from a successful 36 year career in federal law enforcement. Mr. Ruotolo was an inspiration to all and he left a lasting legacy during his lifetime. He was a great man and will truly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ruotolo family during this difficult time.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Chaya Lemkin (Tara King)
Condolence: I was fortunate to have Mr. Ruotolo during my time at Housy, and he was by far one of my favorite teachers. His passion for history was infectious. I'll never forget the field trips he took us on to experience historical spots in our area first hand. With Mr. Ruotolo, even an empty field came to life with his descriptions of the events that happened there. To this day, I credit my love of history to him. My heart goes out to his family. May you all find comfort in your memories. He was truly an exceptional human being that touched so many people.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Joanne and Alfredo Couceiro
Condolence: We are just heartbroken over the passing of our beloved neighbor Frank. We are so happy we got to know him and will miss him greatly. Maggie and family you are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. All our love, Joanne and Fredo
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Susie Clayton
Condolence: I was heartbroken when I learned of Mr. Routolo's passing. He is a big reason why I became involved in my community. His love of history and his passion for "social studies" was infectious. To me he was "that" teacher. The one who made a difference. May his family take comfort in knowing the impact he made as a both a teacher and as a decent thoughtful human being that he was. Susie Fracaro Clayton
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Marshall Miles
Condolence: As a Freshman, my brother Mark told me about Frank..and what a great teacher he was. My brother was correct! One of the best ever at Housy, and Frank not only got respect from students, but gave it back as well. T great man, teacher, educator, and friend to may who passed thru Housatonic Valley Regional High School. His like will not pass our way again. Rest in peace Frank, and condolences to the family. Marshall and Mark Miles (brothers!) and Marc Miles (my son)....
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Condolence From: Linda DiCorleto
Condolence: My heart goes out to the entire Ruotolo Family for the loss of your beloved husband, father and son. Frank was a very special person. He was a great friend, exceptional teacher, beautiful soul and a big UCONN fan! He will truly be missed. I will hold my fond memories of him close to my heart. God Bless Maggie, Esther, Frank Jr., John, Jimmy, Betsy and Thomas. Love, Linda
Monday December 19, 2016
Condolence From: L Joy Martorell
Condolence: Maggie, Frank Jr, Jim, John, Thomas, Betsy and your families,
May the strength and love of your family and the memories you have, help you through the sadness. Frank will be missed by those who knew him...and that's a lot of people. He was genuine and kind and touched the lives of many. We are honored to have called him our friend. Sending our love.
Bob Green and Joy Martorell
Monday December 19, 2016