Theresa Ruffing Obituary Theresa A. Ruffing Portsmouth - Theresa Ann Ruffing, 64, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017. A native of Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Marcello and Mable Rosa. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with her Bachelor's degree, Old Dominion University with her Master's degree and retired after 32 years from Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth where she was the Financial Aid Coordinator. She was a member of Park View Christian Church, Christian Women Fellowship and an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. Mrs. Ruffing is survived by her husband, Leo G. Ruffing; son, Michael Ruffing and wife Erin; two grandchildren, Ellie and Nolan; brother, David Rosa and a host of family and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a. m. on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Park View Christian Church, 3201 Western Branch Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donation to the church or Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Ste. 105, Danvers, MA 01923. Condolences may be registered at BAKERFOSTER. COM. Theresa Ruffing Obituary (1953 - 2017) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Theresa+Ruffing&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/theresa-ruffing-obituary?id=11133244 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Theresa-A-Ruffing/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Theresa Ann Ruffing, 64, of Portsmouth, died on 27 May 2017. A Lexington, KY native, she graduated from the University of Kentucky and Old Dominion University. She retired from Tidewater Community College after 32 years as Financial Aid Coordinator. She was survived by her husband, son, two grandchildren, and brother. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A celebration of life service was held on 2 June 2017 at Park View Christian Church, Chesapeake, VA. The family suggested memorial donations to the church or Scleroderma Foundation. Condolences were registered at BAKERFOSTER.COM. Burial location was not specified in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary Theresa Ruffing Obituary Theresa A. Ruffing Portsmouth - Theresa Ann Ruffing, 64, went to be with the Lord on Saturday 27 May 2017. A native of Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Marcello and Mable Rosa. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with her Bachelor's degree, Old Dominion University with her Master's degree and retired after 32 years from Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth where she was the Financial Aid Coordinator. She was a member of Park View Christian Church, Christian Women Fellowship and an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. Mrs. Ruffing is survived by her husband, Leo G. Ruffing; son, Michael Ruffing and wife Erin; two grandchildren, Ellie and Nolan; brother, David Rosa and a host of family and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday 2 June 2017 at Park View Christian Church, 3201 Western Branch Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donation to the church or Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Ste. 105, Danvers, MA 01923. Condolences may be registered at BAKERFOSTER.COM. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Theresa Ann Ruffing | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 64 | | Birth | 1953 (estimated); Lexington, KY | | Death | 27 May 2017; Portsmouth | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Theresa Ann Ruffing | Decedent | Portsmouth | | Leo G. Ruffing | Spouse | Unknown | | Marcello Rosa | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mable Rosa | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Michael Ruffing | Child | Unknown | | Erin Ruffing | Child-in-law | Unknown | | Ellie | Grandchild | Unknown | | Nolan | Grandchild | Unknown | | David Rosa | Sibling | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Native of Lexington, KY 2. Graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's degree 3. Earned a Master's degree from Old Dominion University 4. Retired after 32 years from Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth 5. Worked as the Financial Aid Coordinator at Tidewater Community College 6. Member of Park View Christian Church 7. Member of Christian Women Fellowship 8. Avid University of Kentucky basketball fan