Mrs. Elpida Ruiz
December 11, 1940 - November 25, 2021
Epidia Ruiz, 80 years old, of Port St John, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 25th. Born in Arecibo Puerto Rico on December 11th, 1940 she was the late daughter of Juan and Angela Rodriguez. Elpidia worked for the Hershey Company for 25 years and Co-Owned a diner with her husband, Francisco Ruiz, in Lebanon, PA. She loved traveling, being in her garden, enjoyed spending time at the casino, cooking for family and friends and also giving to the less fortunate. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Francisco Ruiz; a son Samuel Ruiz and Companion Alicia Desimone of Lancaster PA; son Daniel Ruiz and wife Rhonda Ruiz of Palm Bay, FL; son Allen Griffe of Port St John FL; 3 grandchildren, Samantha Ruiz, Angela Ruiz, and Ashley DeSevo; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 noon at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Cocoa.
Epidia Ruiz, 80 years old, of Port St John, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 25th. Born in Arecibo Puerto Rico on December 11th, 1940 she was the late daughter of Juan and Angela Rodriguez. Elpidia worked... View Obituary & Service Information