In the movies you could always tell the good guys from the bad guys. The good guys, of course, always wore white hats.
Skip Ruby of Fort Lee, New Jersey, is definitely one of those who wears a white hat. George F. Ruby earned the nickname "Skip" way back in 1967 when he appeared in a documentary titled "Wild West City." In it he played a marshal and took to wearing a cowboy hat as his personal insignia. Somehow that parlayed into being called "Skip," a name that has stuck to him through today.
Skip relaxes in two ways, by smoking a good cigar and by helping other people. He especially enjoys working with elderly people and has worked with the Fort Lee Parking Authority toward that end.
He is often seen in his alter-ego as a crossing guard at the Richard A. Nest Senior Center helping the elderly into buses for trips or stopping traffic so that they can cross busy Main Street which fronts the center.
"You know I mean business if I'm wearing this hat!"
Skip is a virtual one-man "Meals on wheels" helping many of the elderly who are less mobile by doing grocery and other shopping for them. He's also a familiar face at Englewood Hospital where he is a volunteer, helping out with patients, especially the elderly.
The 58-year-old Skippy was recently married to his high school sweetheart, Dorrie Ann Greenlaw. The Fort Lee native has two children, one grandchild and two more on the way.
Skip is currently studying for his GED diploma and plans on continuing his education at Bergen Community College. Skip also sings and has appeared in several local productions. With all that's on his plate, it's little wonder that Skip Ruby enjoys sitting down after dinner and relaxing with a good cigar.
