A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

May the many fond memories of your loved one provide you with peace and serenity at this time of loss.

Death robs us of the people we love, Love keeps them alive in our hearts, and Gods gives us them for eternity. My Dad would visit for just a few days and he would know all of my neighbors, he would have every broken item I owned repaired, and he would always have a tear in his eye when we would say goodbye. I had the pleasure of accompanying Dad to a Metal Tech Christmas party a few years back, when my mother’s health would not permit her to attend. Dad had already retired, yet Metal Tech continued to extend an invitation to my father. At the party, I had the privilege of watching Dad with his buddies from the mill. During the entire evening, men would seek out my Dad, shake his hand, and thank him. These men were truly glad to see him and the respect and admiration that they felt for my father was obvious. My Dad not only made a difference in my life, but I could see that he made a difference in the lives of so many others, as well. Plus, he was a good dancer… following every instruction I gave him. My Dad had a tear in his eye when he took his last breath, like he always would when he said goodbye. I am looking forward to seeing Dad again, when we are both in the “Forever After.” Thank you Dad! You did a great job!

Death robs us of the people we love, Love keeps them alive in our hearts, and Gods gives us them for eternity. My Dad would visit for just a few days and he would know all of my neighbors, he would have every broken item I owned repaired, and he would always have a tear in his eye when we would say goodbye. I had the pleasure of accompanying Dad to a Metal Tech Christmas party a few years back, when my mother’s health would not permit her to attend. Dad had already retired, yet Metal Tech continued to extend an invitation to my father. At the party, I had the privilege of watching Dad with his buddies from the mill. During the entire evening, men would seek out my Dad, shake his hand, and thank him. These men were truly glad to see him and the respect and admiration that they felt for my father was obvious. My Dad not only made a difference in my life, but I could see that he made a difference in the lives of so many others, as well. Plus, he was a good dancer… following every instruction I gave him. My Dad had a tear in his eye when he took his last breath, like he always would when he said goodbye. I am looking forward to seeing Dad again, when we are both in the “Forever After.” Thank you Dad! You did a great job!

Carl was a good man and loved his family; especially his three daughters,very much. He will be well remembered.

For information regarding the dates and times for the viewing in Pittsburgh and Military Honor Burial Service at the VA National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for Carl Ruffing, please contact the family at [email protected]. Thank you.