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In Memory of

David A. Ruppert

1988 - 2020

Frances Locastro posted a condolence

Monday, July 11, 2022

Dearest David, It has been 2 years today, since you left us to be with the Lord. There is no words to express my pain and heart break, along with your Mom, Dad, Renee and Katie who loved you deeply. I pray for them every day for comfort and peace. I am so thankful that God gave me the opportunity for you to be my nephew. I thank Him for the brief visit we had that warm August afternoon in 2019 and met your lovely wife Renee, and baby son Mason. Your excitement, smile and laughter that day will always be with me for the rest of my life, with the many photos you took of our visit together. I know in my heart that you are in Heaven now with Nan, and Gog, Papa, and Mimi. Someday, I want to fulfill your request to me that day, “to visit your family again soon” now that your girls have arrived. In the meantime, I know you would want us to enjoy life as you did to its fullest. Every good friend I meet in these later years, I will share the same love and laughter you gave to me! And every new place or adventure I get to experience in this short life, will be in your memory. We soon will meet again together as one big happy family. I love you Dave! ❤️ Aunt Fran

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Chris Fello posted a condolence

Monday, July 20, 2020

To Dave's family - I am so sorry for your loss. While I did not grow up with him, I feel like I did. He was one of those guys that was just nice to be around - funny, energetic, and always smiling. From those three attributes, you just knew he had a great approach to life. I got to know Dave personally and professionally over the past 6 years as we held similar roles for local tech companies. Dave and I would share breakfast or lunch together occasionally, saw each other at conferences, and I enjoyed getting to know him. We did not know each other extremely well, but he invited me to the Senior PGA championship at Oak Hill, and treated me like a friend. When he told me he was having some trouble in April of last year, he had a positive approach to it. I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss Dave, but know your spirit has left an indelible impression on me, and surely many others. Thank you for the gifts you shared with all of us. - Chris Fello

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dzbarlow@gmail.com posted a condolence

Saturday, July 18, 2020

My dear cousins Nina, Kate, Bruce, Renee, No words can express the loss and pain you are feeling. A mother for her child. A father for his son. A sister for her little brother. And a wife, building a wonderful new life with her loving husband. I'm so sorry is just not enough. I wish I could take your pain away. Dave, a shining light, a positive energy, love all around him. A giver of love. A true gift of love. His physical heart failed him, his loving heart bigger than life itself. I was looking forward to my cousins visit to the Cape next summer. We grieve deeply when we love deeply. Love is eternal, there is nothing stronger. I wish in time, the endless love you share overpowers the unimaginable grief you feel now. Know that you are not alone. I love you all very much. Cousin Debbie

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Carol Odom posted a condolence

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Renee, I am Lindsay and Nate Tucker's Aunt Carol. I remember Dave's infectious smile at their wedding & my heart sank when I read about Dave. My heart and prayers are with you. I know you are numb right now, but your children will give you strength you didn't know possible. It takes a village... Don't be afraid to reach out. Will keep you, the kids, Dave's parents, family & friends in my prayers.

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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To Renee and the Ruppert family, I am sorry for your loss. Dave was more to me than one of my baseball players at Fayetteville Manlius. For 4 years I had the pleasure to be with Dave. His personality was infectious. He could always make me laugh and I am thankful that he was part of my life. As a Coach and teacher you are blessed when someone like Dave comes into your life. You never knew what Dave (and his partner in crime Wes) were up to. I was often the target of their pranks. I enjoyed every minute I spent with him. On the field Dave was an exceptional player. For someone as nice and respectful off the field he was relentless on the field. I am thankful that the Ruppert's allowed me to be part of their son's and grandson's life. I will never forget Dave and considered him a friend Dave had a positive impact on my life as a teacher and coach. You can never take yourself too seriously and have fun. Bob Piraino

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Dave and Lois Slade posted a condolence

Friday, July 17, 2020

The video captures Dave's essence. We've known Renee all her life and she was never happier than after she met Dave. They were perfect together. They loved each other and their precious children. His passing was a tragedy, but he will live on through Renee, Mason, Riley, Chloe and all those who had the good fortune of having met him. Dave and Lois Slade

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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Bruce & family, We are all saddened by your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Bridget Hallman, Rochester NY posted a condolence

Thursday, July 16, 2020

I met David Ruppert 12 years ago on a warm August day moving into Thompson Hall dormitory as Juniors in college. The first thing I remember when meeting Dave was his smile and his tight curls :-) His smile and laughter were contagious and we all quickly found that we loved being around him. I have many happy memories of him. He was a good friend and someone you could always rely on and talk to. At 19 years old, it was especially heartening to see how much he loved his family especially his "Nan and Gog". After college, time went by and we sent a text now and then and occasionally got together for lunch but as it goes, life got in the way and many years had passed. Then, serendipitously, we ended up sitting next to each other on a flight from Rochester to DC last May. And in an hour and a half, we caught up just like that. Dave was on his way to see his sister graduate from John Hopkins. He talked about the life he built with his son, Mason and wife, Renee who he adored and showed me many pictures of. He was diligently working hard at his job and attributed his strong work ethic to his father who was still working. He couldn’t stop talking about his sister’s accomplishments and her career. He was very proud of her and excited to be with her and his parents as they celebrated. He also told me that his Nan passed a few years after Gog. He loved them so dearly and I pray that he is with them now. This time when I saw Dave, I didn’t take the time we had together for granted because I knew I might not see him for awhile if we let time lapse as we had before. But of course, we told each other we wouldn’t let time lapse and we would get together when we got back home. I am thankful that I got to hug him and say goodbye after our flight. And I am forever thankful that David Ruppert was a part of my life. Although a small part, I know that without knowing him, I would not know that there always is something to be thankful for even when you are sad, broken, or angry. Part of him taught me that you become stronger when you learn to find gratitude for the things you wish did not happen in your life. Dave left this world way too soon. I pray that he has been welcomed into the arms of Lord. I pray for the Ruppert family to find God’s comfort in their pain. May Dave live on in this life through our memories and through his beautiful children.

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

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