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Ruth Zwerlein Obituary

ZWERLEIN - Ruth A. (nee Sustman), age 85, of Port Washington, on November 29, 2007. Beloved wife of William C. Loving mother of William G. (Kristin), Peter (Leslie), and Gold Star Mother of the late Robert L. (USN). Adored grandmother of three and great-grandmother of two. Reposing at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Religious Service 8PM Sunday. Interment Monday 11AM Nassau Knolls Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 1, 2007.

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Peter W. Meade

December 3, 2007

Dear Billy and Peter and Family - I join you in mourning the loss of your dear mother. I trust you will find comfort in the many happy memories you hold. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Peter

Cindy Pfister

December 1, 2007

Dear Bill

To you, and your family- We all send our love-The Pfister Family
I know how often you called Ruth "Your Bride"-
If you need anything, please call me-
Ruth is now with Bobby---

Cindy Pfister

December 1, 2007

Dear Bill and Family
Bill, I know you will miss your "BRIDE"- as I have heard you so often refer to Ruth-
You know if you ever need anything, I am a call away--
Now Ruth can be with Bobby-
THE PFISTER FAMILY

Don Curtin

December 1, 2007

Bill,and the Zwerlein family Billy and Peter.
Lee and I am sorry to hear about Ruth.We had a lot of good times with the Zwerlein family for many years in Port Washington.
Ruth was a great friend to every body.
Rest in Peace.
Don/Lee Curtin

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