Paul Ruvel, 93, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018. Born December 18, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frank and Frances Ruvolo. On February 27, 1949 he was married to his wife of 69 years, Catherine Ruvel.

Surviving are his children, Robert Ruvel, Richard Ruvel and Karen Cunningham, his sister, Sylvia Iorio, his grandchildren, Alyson Ruvel, Kaitlyn Ruvel, Jaclyn Cunningham, Colleen Cunningham and Bill Cunningham, and his great grandsons, Jesse Koonz and Bradley Koonz. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Wreaths Across America. Donations can be made at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org .


A funeral mass will be held on December 13 at 10:00 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The family is planning the burial at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.

Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, 905 Laurel Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771, 407-695-CARE(2273)