Dominick J. Ruggerio
Dominick Ruggerio | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of the Rhode Island Senate | |
| In office March 24, 2017 – April 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | M. Teresa Paiva-Weed |
| Succeeded by | Valarie Lawson |
| Majority Leader of the Rhode Island Senate | |
| In office January 6, 2009 – March 23, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Connors |
| Succeeded by | Michael McCaffrey |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – April 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Maryellen Goodwin |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Rocco Quattrocchi |
| Succeeded by | Maryellen Goodwin |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | V. Susan Sosnowski |
| Succeeded by | Harold Metts |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Albert J. Lepore |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Rossi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1948 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 2025 (aged 76) North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Bryant University Providence College (BS) |
Dominick J. Ruggerio (December 19, 1948 – April 21, 2025) was an American politician who was a Democratic member and president of the Rhode Island Senate, representing the 4th District from 1985. A member of the Senate since 1985, he was previously elected Majority Leader on November 10, 2010, having won election to his 14th term in the Senate on November 2, 2010. Ruggerio served as President of the Senate from 2017 until his death in 2025.