Ruth is very sports-minded. She graduated from Fort Hamilton High School sometime in the last century. She was on the "Math Team" and earned a "letter" for her participation. Her favorite sports team has won two (count'em, TWO) World Series in the last century. Her husband, Jim, manages a men s softball team on Staten Island. Her daughter, Renee, is graduating from St. Patrick's School in June. She is an Irish Step Dancer. Renee will attend St. Joseph by the Sea High School in the fall.