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William Rusk Obituary
Naples, FL - William (Billy) Joseph Rusk Jr. of Naples, FL, formerly of Carmel, Indiana passed away on November 21st, 2020 at the age of 64. He was born March 2, 1956. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend Mary E. Bryant of Naples, FL, his daughters Chelsea Rusk Cosgrove (Bob) of Indianapolis and Oliva Rusk of Indianapolis, his brother Greg Rusk of Indianapolis, his sisters Mary Ann Crutchfield (David) Carmel, IN and sister Ellen Rusk Greely of Zionsville, IN, his loving nieces and nephew Laurel, Crystal, Lea, Loree, Brittany, and Trevor, his cousins David Esdale ( Danita) of Jacksonville FL and Peter Esdale (Cheryl) of Middleburg, FL, and his lifelong friend Brian Gaines, Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by mother Ann Esdale Rusk in 1982, father William Joseph Rusk Sr. in 2004, and older brother Walter in 2013. He was retired from a career in Real Estate, as a Mortgage Broker; and various painting companies. In recent years had worked at Glades Golf Course and had settled into a relaxed life in Naples FL with Mary. He loved Golf and painting and never met a stranger. He was devoted to his girlfriend Mary and will be missed by many friends and relatives.
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GARY RANARD
January 19, 2021
A great friend and a blast to share time and adventures with. I know I am not alone in that. I am deeply saddened.
Anette
December 16, 2020
In loving memory of a wonder father. Bill's heart was full of love for his daughters. He will be missed greatly.
Ellen Greeley
December 16, 2020
Billy was a great and loving brother. I will miss him.
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