Charles Ruffo, Jr., age 87, passed away on September 28, 2014. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 29, 1926 to Carlo and Lillian Martino Ruffo. Charlie was a Navy WWII veteran, seeing action in the Pacific, including the Battle of Iwo Jima. He worked at and retired from Pearl Brewery after many years. As a licensed real estate and insurance broker, he opened his own Real Estate and Insurance company. After his second retirement he was employed at Sam's Club. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Josephine Fasone and brother, Carmelo Ruffo. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Specia Ruffo, daughter, Cathy Ruffo Aguirre, son, Charlie (Sharon) Ruffo and daughter, Lucille (Eddie) Ruffo; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. A visitation only, will be held Wednesday from 4:30p.m.- 7:30p.m. in The Angelus Chapel. Visitation will begin again on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. at San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass to be offered at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery No.2.