From the earliest days, Ruggieri Brothers of Cranston, R.I., was a hometown, family business. Founded in 1949, the original Ruggieri brothers included Ed, John and my grandfather Anthony.
All three brothers served in the military during World War II and returned to Cranston to begin their careers and raise their families. Leveraging skills they learned during their military service, they set up a business in my grandfather’s garage in 1949, installing linoleum, carpeting and Formica counter tops to support the post-war housing boom.