William Samuel Ruggierio

Background

Ruggierio, William Samuel was born on February 3, 1951 in Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Edith Mary (Johnston) Ruggierio.

Education

Bachelor, Rutgers University, 1973; Juris Doctor, Oklahoma City U., 1975.

Career

Attorney, Mercer County Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, Trenton, New Jersey, 1975-1976; attorney, State Office of Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, Trenton, 1976-1977; attorney, Ruggierio & Freeman, Marlton, New Jersey, 1976-1983; municipal solicitor, Township of Evesham, Marlton, 1977-1981; attorney, Sacharow, Ruggierio & LeBon, Marlton, 1983-1986; principal, Law Offices of William S. Ruggierio, Marlton, since 1986; city attorney, City of Gloucester City, New Jersey, since 1988.

Achievements

• Bar: Oklahoma 1975, New Jersey 1976, United States District Court New Jersey 1976, United States Court Appeals (3rd circuit) 1979, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1981.

Politics

The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.

Views

The strong feature of Methodism is the role of local people take for the fabric of church buildings and manses and for the handling of money. They share with ordained ministers the role of setting direction for the churches in a particular area or 'circuit'.

Membership

Member Federal Bar Association, Burlington County Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Mid-Atlantic Venture Capital Club.

Connections

Married Terry Wescott, February 3, 1973 (divorced April 15, 1985).

Father:

Samuel Ruggierio

Mother:

Edith Mary (Johnston) Ruggierio

Spouse:

Terry Wescott