Charles "Charley" "Nibs" Ruffini's Obituary
Charles “Charley” “Nibs” Ruffini, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away January 15, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Charley was born October 16, 1937 in Decatur, IL, the son of Celestine and Amelia (Zeni) Ruffini. He married Judy Gordon-McConnell-Adams on December 19, 1975 in Decatur, IL.
Charley worked as a cement contractor for many years, retiring after 42 years of service. He was a CB Radio enthusiast, as well as a Kevin Weaver, Dale Earnhardt and Chicago Bears fan.
Surviving are his wife, Judy; children Charles “Jeep” Ruffini (Alyce) of Bradenton, FL, Kandie Ruffini of Bradenton, FL, Sandi Kramer (Scott) of Decatur, IL, Eugene McConnell (Relda) of Mt. Auburn, IL, Gordon McConnell (Jeanene) of Peoria, AZ, Galen Adams (Willa) of Mechanicsburg, IL; brother, Delfino Ruffini (Caroline) of Decatur, IL; 15 grandkids, 24 great grandkids and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Julie; 5 brothers; and 1 sister.
Memorial gathering hosted by the family will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Prairie Avenue Christian Church. Cremation services will be provided by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left to Charley’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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