Jerome "Jerry," Rutkowski Sr.

I had the pleasure of meeting Jerry approximately 6 years ago through my brother. I eventually came to live with him for the past 3 1/2 years. I have long believed that God places people in our lives for a reason. While I originally thought it was for me to help him with domestic and household issues, I have since come to believe that it was for me to learn how to be a better person through Jerry's example. He is sorely missed.

I knew Jerry for several years. Jerry was always interested in how others doing and always had a kind word. He had a great smile, and was pleasant to be with.

I worked in the B-52 Program Office at Singer-Link, and I can honestly say Jerry was one of the most decent and compassionate human beings I ever met. May his spirit stay with his family and give them strength. Marie Gurske, Starrucca, PA

Fond memories of Jerry and his little, black book of notes. Will miss seeing him in Dec. and June. Had a great attitude of gratitude.

Jerry will be missed by his Endwell/Endicott circle of friends. Although he moved to Florida some years ago, his return visits over the Christmas holidays were a joy to us. Jerry was always able to share a good story, characterized by his "Gee whiz" and "By golly" sense of humor. RIP, my friend, until we meet again.

I remember Jerry from my days @ Link. We shared some laughs and program successes. May he rest in peace. John

I worked with Jerry back in the early 1980s in the B52 Program Officer at Singer/Link. I can still hear his voice, see his big smile and picture his "fifties" style. In all truth I can say Jerry was a pleasure to work with and fun to work with. He had a great sense of humor and really did care about people. I had no idea, though, that he was from Kingston, PA which is where my own father grew up and I spent much of my youth in Kingston. A coincidence we never got to share in spite of our...

A good man with a kind heart and a positive impact on those he met...