Of Maplewood (formerly of Bayonne); on Saturday, October 25, 2008; beloved companion of Michelle Jones; devoted father of Daniel, Jr. and wife Jackie, Michael, Craig, William, Bobby and wife Debbie Ruge, Janet Elias and husband Tom; dear stepfather of Melanie Jones Chamber and husband Chuck; loving brother of Richard, and the late Frank and Gerald Ruge; also survived by 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the BAYONNE MEMORIAL HOME, INC. Interment, Rosedale Cemetery, Linden.