Maria Rugari Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 9, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Maria Rugari of Utica, New York. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maria Rugari to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gaetano Zumbo and Angelina Zumbo (Zappala); and her brother Anthony Zumbo. She is survived by: her husband John Rugari; her children, Louis Rugari (Fran) of Utica, Diana DeFazio (Rugari) of Utica, Lina Parkhurst (Robert) of Utica and John Rugari (Hollie); her grandchildren, Ariana Rugari, Vanessa DeFazio, Allyson Yacowenia (Evan), Evan Dovigh, Matthew Rugari and Nicole Law (Cory); her great grandchildren, Emma, Kendall, Cayden and Aurie; and her siblings, Franca Sicari and John Zumbo of Italy. She is also survived by many brothers-in- law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.