Obituary of Marguerite Anne Ruscito

Marguerite Anne Ruscito, 53, of Manhattan, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2019.

She was born in Plainfield, raised in Dunellen, and has lived in New York for the past twenty years.

Marguerite was a graduate of Dunellen High School, Douglass College, and the Fashion Institute of Technology.  

Her work history included hotel management at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick and Greenwich, CT, the Grand Hyatt, New Brunswick, and Plaza Hotel, New York.  She also had been employed by several photography firms before becoming contributor relations manager for Wire/Getty Images.  She travelled extensively opening offices in South Beach, FL, London, Japan, and represented Getty in Dubai.  

During this time Marguerite was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, NY and became hospitality chairperson for their events.   She also won several awards for her artwork and photography over the years.

Surviving are her daughter, Alexandra Swaris, at home; and her parents, Rev. Allen and Hanna Ruscito of Point Pleasant.  Also surviving are her brother, Mark Allen Ruscito; and many friends and relatives overseas.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, March 21 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road.  At 11 a.m., Friday, March 22 a service will be held at the funeral home, followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to the family for the benefit of Alexandra Swaris, c/o Provident Bank, 604 Laurel Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

For condolences and directions, please visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com