Lenore-Rutti-Obituary

Lenore Rutti

Willoughby, Ohio

1928 - 2024

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Lenore Patricia Rutti (nee Garapic) age 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Lenore, or Lee to her friends and family, was born on November 10, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Richard (Dick) Rutti. She is survived by two sons, Douglas and David...

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Hello Douglas and David, The Cowan family, my parents Dick and Norma, and we kids all loved and admired Lee. She and my mother were close confidantes for many years, having been together at Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Mr. and Mrs. Club, Henn Mansion, and other places. I invited Lee for lunch with my mother the week before my mom died and they had a delightful lunch - I cooked scallops and they chatted for hours. After my mother died, I kept in touch with Lee and visited her at the...

Hello Douglas and David You have my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I was Lee´s hairstylist for many, many years. I enjoyed your mother´s company very much, as she always had such delightful stories to share. I found her to be both insightful and inspirational. I will miss her presence in my life. Yours cordially, Allison Bates

It was a pleasure knowing Aunt Lee through my friend, Don Jones (her nephew). She was as sharp as a tack. She sent me lovely Christmas cards every year. Blessings and prayers, Pat

It was a pleasure having you as my Aunt. With Love, your nephew Don

my deepest sympathies to Lee´s family She was a special lady. Fond memories of time shared at the Henn Mansion and Lake Shore Garden Club May she rest in peace

Our deepest sympathies to Lee's family and friends. Lee was a dedicated NAMI Greater Cleveland volunteer for many years. At age 90, she "retired" from teaching our Family-to-Family class, but she continued to promote and attend NAMIWalks. NAMI Greater Cleveland is grateful to Lee for her tireless efforts that broke down the stigma surrounding mental health diagnoses and encouraged people to seek help for themselves and their family members. Her selflessness helped countless members of...