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Former Broome County Sheriff Anthony Ruffo has passed away. 

Ruffo served 30 years in the City of Binghamton Police Department in a number of capacities, including heading the Toys for Tots program before retiring. 

He was elected Sheriff in 1980 and headed the department for ten years, retiring in 1990. 

Ruffo was 89. 

The family will receive friends January 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at JA McCormack Funeral Home on Main Street, Binghamton. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Church of Saints John and Andrew on Vestal Avenue, Binghamton at 9:30 a.m. January 25.

Expressions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Binghamton Police Athletic League at 38 Hawley Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901.

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