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Unaccompanied veteran laid to rest
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · As published by ValleyCentral
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The veteran, Robert Joseph Ruggeri, was born on March 13, 1949, and served in the Navy from 1968 to 1970.
A US Navy veteran was recently laid to rest at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery. The veteran, Robert Joseph Ruggeri, was born on March 13, 1949, and served in the Navy from 1968 to 1970. During his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal.
Ruggeri held the rank of Fireman Apprentice. His funeral was held on Thursday at the cemetery in Harlingen. Further details about the veteran and his service are available from ValleyCentral.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
Reading time: 1 min
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