An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. From celebrities to neighborhood regulars to young children celebrating their birthdays, Ruffin went the extra mile to personally connect with guests and infuse their dining experiences with happy memories. When he returned to Louisiana, he put his marketing background to use, working for food and beverage companies before taking over Ruffino's in 2000, which had been owned by then-LSU coach Gerry DiNardo under his own name. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. BATON ROUGE, La. I tell people, Here I am, a beer-drinking, hell-raising Catholic who went to a Mormon school, Rodrigue said, laughing. A trip to Baton Rouge will never be the same for me. So sorry for your loss. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. He made Ruffino's a home away from home for his family of customers. In addition to tirelessly working for the advancement of the restaurant industry in general, he poured his energy into creating his restaurant's signature warm and welcoming atmosphere. 2023 www.theadvertiser.com. BATON ROUGE Ruffin Rodrigue Jr., a gregarious and popular former LSU football player turned successful restaurateur, died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. May God bless you and your familyYour friend Chris Wallace, Coleman Hall of St. James Episcopal Church. Ruffino's in Baton Rouge has been a popular spot for national media members as well as LSU fans before and after LSU football, basketball and baseball games for decades. The details of his death were not released on Wednesday. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. "Ruffino's is saddened to announce that our owner and founder Ruffin Rodrigue Jr. passed away unexpectedly last night. Rodrigue and former restaurant partner Peter Sclafani were named Louisiana Restaurant Association restaurateurs of the year in 2014. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage.

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