After a long fought illness, Jim passed peacefully, April 29, 2022 with Barbara, the love of his life by his side. Jim is predeceased by his mother, Edyvean LaRuez; sister, Elizabeth Phillips. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara (Wegman) LaRuez; children, Paul (Jennifer) LaRuez, Wendy LaRuez, Jim (Beverly) LaRuez, Mark (Maryanne) LaRuez; grandchildren, Tim (Sarah) Latus, Felicia Turner, Amber Turner, Alex Phillips, MeKenzie (Jordan) Defone, Eric LaRuez, Ashley VanDermeer, Jason LaRuez, Brad Boyce, Jenna LaRuez, Emily VanDermeer, Katie LaRuez, Hannah LaRuez, Julia LaRuez, Grace LaRuez; great-grandchildren, Sierra, Giavanna, Hailey & Mariella; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, dear friends & business associates.

Special thanks to Dr. John Robb for the wonderful care he gave Jim. Jim was the owner/operator for more than 30 years of Fulmer Construction.

Jim's life story will be shared during his visitation, Thursday, May 5th, 3-7 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Friday, May 6th, 9:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Immediately following, he will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.





James A. LaRuez Life Story

Jim was a survivor, a hard worker, and a provider. He met his wife Barb in 1968 at the 819 Club and they were married two years later on April 18, 1970. Throughout their 52 years of marriage, Jim's top priority was his family. He was especially close with his father-in-law, Ed Wegman, who helped him become the best father and husband he could be. He put his wife, children, and grandchildren above all else and worked hard to provide them with a good life.

Jim was employed in the construction industry for most of his life and bought Fulmer Construction in 1989. He ran Fulmer Construction himself, working 6 days a week until he became sick in November 2021. You could often find him working diligently in the office while listening to the RPD police scanner. To Jim, though, this hard work wasn't really work - it was something he enjoyed and was very proud of.

Outside of work, Jim was an avid league bowler for over 40 years (he even worked in the bowling alley as a pinsetter as a young boy). He loved golf and softball, watching the Buffalo Bills and the New York Yankees, and listening to Elvis Presley. Jim was known for saying "It is what it is" and approaching life with strength, drive, and determination. He will be remembered with love by his family, friends, and all those who knew him over the years.