F. Ruggiero & Sons Inc Funeral Home & Cremation Services

As native of the Wakefield section of the Bronx, the name 'F Ruggiero & Sons' has been a brand I have known for decades. I use to pass the former location on White Plains Road (close to East 237th Street) as a small boy everytime I went grocery shopping with my late mother during the 1980s. After their departure from the neighborhood sometime during the 1990s, I always knew that someday I would have to call on them to properly send one of my loved ones on their ultimate journey. After a horrific experience with a Bronx-based funeral chain that caters to the Latino community (not mentioning name) after my mother's death from cancer in February 2008, I told my sister I will not utilize that funeral home's services whenever it was my father's turn to start his voyage to Paradise. She understood completely and on September 15, 2016, she made the call me and my siblings dreaded when my father, Ramon, died peacefully in his sleep after 89 beautiful years on this earth. I flew into New York from my home in Toronto and zoomed up to Yonkers via Metro North. when I arrived, I found myself in a beautiful, solemn environment that brought peace to my heart. Viewing my father, who looked not only peaceful but handsome in his traditional 'guayabera' shirt and black slacks, I was moved to tears. I was so elated and proud of not only the facilities and services provided by the staff of this amazing instiution, but their kindness. They provided me a letter on request which I had to provide to my local unemployment office so that I was paid for the days I was away for my father's funeral. Furthermore, the staff did an amazing job organizing burial honors with the Department of Veterans Affairs. I was extremely moved to tears the morning of September 20, when the pallbearers who transported my father's casket from their Yonkers location to St. Francis of Rome Church on East 236th Street and Barnes Avenue in Wakefield (my family's parish for over two decades) brought the casket into the church and bowed and paid their respect to the huge crucifix depicting the Crucifixtion. Their staff also accompanied me and my family to my father's burial at St. Raymond's and took care of arrangements with the cemetery's officials. I can't express my sincerest thanks to the amazing staff and family at F. Ruggiero & Sons. Everyone was a class act and I returned to my home in Toronto knowing that my father got the goodbye he truly deserved. Highly Recommended! Not only are they a New York legacy, to me they are my heroes for giving my father a beautiful goodbye.

Ruggiero’s staff is top notch. They are super helpful, compassionate, and understanding. I’ve used them several times, not just for funeral arrangements but also for ordering flower rosaries and cremations. They are honest and sincere! Thank you Michelle for all your help always!

I used Ruggiero five years ago when I lost my mother and again on December 25, 2025 when I lost my auntie. Andrew Ruggiero and his staff are warm, professional and compassionate. Thank you for your guidance during a difficult time in my life.

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone at Ruggiero’s Funeral Home for the extraordinary compassion and care you showed me during one of the most difficult times of my life. From the moment I walked in to arrange my Mom’s wake, funeral, and Mass, I felt supported, understood, and guided with kindness. A very special thank you to Jessica, whose patience, warmth, and dedication meant so much. She walked me through every step of the process, including helping with St. Raymond’s Cemetery to ensure my Mom could be buried with my Dad, and assisting with all of the necessary affidavits. Her support brought me comfort when I needed it most. A special thank you to Andrew Ruggiero and his staff as they were gracious and caring, and I am truly grateful for the respect and compassion you showed my family. Thank you for helping me honor my Mom with dignity, love, and peace.

Our family couldn’t have picked a better establishment to say our farewells to our loved one. This family owned business is admirable. Extremely professional, compassionate and respectable. The gut wrenching process of situating funeral affairs was made seamless and we couldn’t thank this business enough. Clean and modern facility, spacious viewing rooms and plenty of seating. Without a doubt, best funeral home in the area.