Richard John Ruggeri, 72, of Carson City, died Jan. 20, 2010. He was born Oct. 24, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo., to Julius John and Dominicia "Minnie" (Cavoretto) Ruggeri. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Bettye" Ruggeri; sons R. Michael Ruggeri of Chester, Calif., Jeff N. Ruggeri of Carson City, and K. James Ruggeri of Alvin, Texas; brothers Mark Green of Braidwood, Ill., and Merle Green of Plainfield, Ill.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Miles Green. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.