Joseph F. Ruddy Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph F. Ruddy of Pontiac, Illinois, who passed away on August 20, 2022 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Ruddy and Marie Ruddy (O'Mara); his wife Mary; his siblings, John Ruddy and Patsy Ruddy; and his grandson Robert "Robbie" Croft.
He is survived by: his children, Terry Dunn (Jan) of Pontiac, IL, Pat Hutchison (Mike) of Mattoon, IL and Mary Blissett (Jerry) of Waynesville, IL; his grandchildren, Shannon Folk, Erin Grammer (Chad), Katie Taylor (Greg), Ryan Dunn, Sean Dunn, Jacob Biehl and Eric Biehl (Jessie); and his pet Pepper. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or St. Paul Catholic Grade School.
