Ronald L. “Ronnie” Rucker, age 70, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Friday, October 17, 2025 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie was born in Quincy, to the late Doris R. (Buchette) and Olin R. Rucker. Raised and educated there, he was a graduate of Quincy Vocational Technical School, Class of 1974.

Ronnie was employed as a machinist for over forty years. He began his career working at the former Quincy Screw Products Company on Liberty Street for over twenty-five years. He went on to work for Kentron in Weymouth for five years, Sager Electronics for twelve years, and Symmons Industries, Inc. of Braintree for over ten years.

Ronnie was an avid Boston sports fan and also enjoyed fishing with his brother, Randy.

Beloved husband for thirty-six years of Lisa L. (Henryes) Rucker.

Devoted father of Alicia M. Rucker, Justin L. Rucker, and Makayla M. Rucker, all of Quincy.

Dear brother of Randall “Randy” Rucker and his wife Diane of Quincy, Sandra Jackson of Norwood and her late husband Lawrence “Larry”, Michelle Yannizzi and her husband Leslie “Bo” of Rockland, Diane Walker and her husband David of Weymouth, David Rucker of Quincy, and Donna Norton and her husband James “Jim” of Rockland.

Ronnie is also survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and their families.

Memorial Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Sunday, October 26, from 2 – 5 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronnie’s memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.