Patrick DiRuggiero passed away at home on Wednesday March 1, 2017. He was 79. Patrick is predeceased by his mother Amelia, his father Frank, and his adored sister Josephine. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Julie; his three daughters, Angela (Steven), Sandra (George), and Patricia (Paul); eight grandchildren, and his loyal canine companion, Poncho. He is lovingly remembered by his Aunt Frances, many relatives and numerous close friends. Friends may call from 3pm to 5pm Sunday at the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home, 17 S. Delaware Avenue (River Road), Yardley, PA. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18938 or to the PTHA Turning for Home, PO Box 300, Bensalem, PA 19020.