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Florence Rutkowski Obituary
Age 80, died September 6, 2011 at her home in Wilmington.
Florence was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Hedwig's R.C. Church and the Holy Rosary Sodality. She was active in Hedwig's Mother's Guild, St. Hedwig's Choir, St. Hedwig Polish Festival, and the Pulaski Day Parade. She was a past member of St. Hedwig Alley Cats and CYO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rutkowski Sr., and her brother, Bayard Santa Barbara. She is survived by her son, Edward Rutkowski Jr. of Wilmington; her son, Stephen Rutkowski and his wife Diana of Wilmington; her daughter, Marianne D'Alessio and her husband Franco of Wilmington; her son, Paul Rutkowski of Wilmington; her daughter, Jeanne DiAmico and her husband Lou of Lewes, DE; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig R.C. Church, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington on Tuesday, September 13 at 11:30 am. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810, or Compassionate Care, 702B Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19805.
ROSTOCKI FUNERAL HOME
302-655-2219
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence Rutkowski
Constance Brown
September 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Enloe Moschini
September 14, 2011
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time of mourning. God Bless you all!
Ellyn Custer
September 14, 2011
Prayers are with all of you at this time. May you lean on each other for comfort.
September 13, 2011
Loved getting to know you folks, especially Florence, over the months that I was privileged to take care of her. God bless you all! Fran Dunham, RN - Compassionate Care Hospice
Booth & Szafranski Families
September 12, 2011
Jeanne & Family, Thoughts & prayers to you all at this difficult time. Cherish all the memories - they can't be taken away from you. All the pain & suffering is gone....Pani Florence is now at peace. Love you my friend, Andrea
Nancy O'Haire
September 12, 2011
Jeanne and family,
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers with you at this time.
Sanborn Family
September 11, 2011
With sincere Sympathy, our thoughts and prayers to all. We will always have our many fond memories of visits from "Delaware" and your visits from "Ohio". Aunt Florence, May You Rest in Peace with Our Lord and all of our deceased relatives.
September 11, 2011
Dear Jeanne and family,
It has been a long journey you have taken with your mother and now her journey is finished and yours continues on. While painful at times, you'll find that strength to bear the hardest times comes to you and helps you through. Although there are no words that can be said to take away your pain, GOD is with you and will bear your burden for you. In time it gets different, not better, but different. You will always have part of your mother with you.
I am hoping to see you on Tuesday at the services, but may not make it. I have to see how things can be arranaged so that I can be there. Much Love to you and your family,
Deb Buchler
Dan DiMichele
September 10, 2011
Marianne:
Deepest sympathies to you and your family during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessica Brown
September 10, 2011
Thinking of and praying for you all.
Judith Thompson
September 10, 2011
I will always hold you dear in my heart. You were the best "Cioci" ever. I have so many fond memories of my younger years when you and Uncle Eddie were so kind and selfless and helped take care of me and Janice when my beloved mother had her hands full with dad and JoAnna. I hope that you, Uncle Eddie, mom, Joe, dad, Cioci Marion and even Uncle Henry are all doing the polka together in Heaven. You will be greatly missed.
Judi, Curt and Cheyenne Thompson, and Kristen Thompson-Digirolamo.
Beau and Pat
September 10, 2011
You have our deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of grief and sorrow.
Bernadette martin
September 9, 2011
Sorry for your lost.
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