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Edward Ruszczyk Obituary
Edward Raymond Ruszczyk Jr, 79, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mary Ruszczyk (Baker), his three sons, Jeff Ruszczyk, Brian Ruszczyk and Scott Ruszczyk, 5 grandchildren; and many close friends.
Born and raised in Norwich, CT, he was a long time resident of Monroe, CT.
Mr. Ruszczyk spent his professional years teaching Earth Science and Astronomy at New Canaan High School. During his career he was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching and ran the New Canaan high school planetarium. He was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy, and received his B.S. from UConn and his M.A. from both Wesleyan and Cornell. He met his wife, Mary Frances Baker, while at Norwich Free Academy.
Mr. Ruszczyk had a passion for education and was an avid woodworker, rock collector, and gardener.
A private service to pay respects will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February, 1st at Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Tnpk, Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital.
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Kelly Hawes
February 13, 2020
Dear Ruszczyk Family, Im so sorry to hear of your loss. I was one of the many students at NCHS who had the privilege of being taught by Mr. Ruszczyk. I still remember many of our Earth Science classes more than 40 years later. He was a great teacher. I hope that your family feels the support of all the prayers that are being sent your way by so many.
Judith Schuchman
February 1, 2020
Dear Mary and family so sorry to hear of Ed's passing our memories of life on the ridge together and our prayers to all of you.
The Schuchmans
Robert Haas
January 31, 2020
I did not know him well but what I do know is that he and Mary brought up some remarkable kids. He lived his life the way he wanted. R.I.P.
The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home
January 30, 2020
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