Jeffrey Aaron Ruby, 53, of Stephens City died Thursday, June 12 at his home.
Born August 30, 1971 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charlotte Gutkowski Ruby Warrick and Gerald H. Ruby. He grew up in West Virginia before moving to Front Royal as a preteen.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Henry Ruby, and children, Rebecca (Joe) Ruby, Emma (Cody) Ruby, Jake Ruby and Luke Ruby. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Silas and Josephine Lamb, and his brothers, Jerry (Judy) Ruby, Jim Ruby, and Jason (Alicia) Ruby as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graduate of Computer Learning Center, Jeff was a former IT manager at ePlus Technology in Herndon where he helped build the company over the course of a 25-plus year career. He loved baseball and the New York Yankees. A drummer and avid music lover, he appreciated a wide variety of artists, from Bob Dylan to Rage Against the Machine.
Jeff was funny, caring, kind, generous, and loyal. He also suffered from severe mental illness. His family is devastated by his loss.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Laura and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Much love…
Laura and Family- we are sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you during this time.
Laura, my heart is with you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear this. My prayers are with the Ruby family 🙏
I am so sorry. Sending prayers love and hugs
Laura, so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Love to you and all your family.
Amy
Laura, love to all of you. Prayers that you know peace . God be with you
One of the most generous people with their time I’ve ever known. I’ve spent many a work event leaning on Jeff and appreciating his knowledge, effort, and willingness to give it his all. Also talked music with him many times. So sad to hear this. Condolences to his family.
Susie, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family. Love you.
Luke, Laura, friends and family,
Your loss is unimaginable and I am sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. We can only hope that he has found peace and that your family finds comfort from each other and those who love you.
Sincerely,
Donna Post
Jeff touched many lives in his professional career – he was the colleague everyone knew and relied upon. I cannot count the number of times he stopped whatever he was doing (and he was always doing something) to help me with an answer to my question. He cared so much about taking care of the people around him. His impact on those who worked beside him will endure.
I worked with Jeff for many years. He was kind, very welcoming and always had something funny to say. When in need, Jeff had a plan of action and steady advice to go with it. I will cherish these memories.
Sending thoughts and prayers to his loved ones and friends. And I am sorry for your loss!
Jeff and I worked together for many years, and while we did not always agree, I always respected him. Our discussion of drummers was always ongoing and we shared our likes just weeks ago.
In nature nothing is ever lost it just transitions to a different state. But with our memories we can keep what was shared in life.
Hemeninway said,
“Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name. In some ways men can be immortal.”
So don’t be afraid to remember and recall Jeff in the weeks and years to come, I know I will.
I know this is not really a time for levity but I had just shared this with Jeff in our ongoing discussion of drumming. I think he would have liked it so I am sharing it with you
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EzfbeZRoU/
Jeff was wonderful and will live on in my heart. Which he touched many times. Talking about, you, Laura and the children. I last worked with Jeff in 2012. He came to my cubicle to say he would miss my going away party and shared his thoughts about me, with me. Jeff was brilliant, loving, funny. He shared the story of Bob Dylan’s harmonica with me and I wrote to him after I saw “A Complete Unknown.” The whole time I was watching the movie I was thinking of Jeff and how we both loved Dylan. I remember he added the name Robert Zimmerman to Outlook. I’m not sure how many people “got it.” I will remember Jeff always and hope for you that his memory will be your blessing, and may you all find comfort in the arms of one another.