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Rudolph Hollis Obituary

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Rudolph P. Hollis, 77, of Bristol, beloved husband of Jane (Lee) Hollis, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Rudolph was born on August 7, 1948, in Bristol, CT and was the son of the late Paul J. Sr. and Susan (Dudik) Hollis. Rudolph graduated from Bristol Eastern High School and also from Northwood University in Florida. He was employed at Pratt and Whitney for over 42 years where he was a Quality Control Inspector. While employed at Pratt and Whitney, Rudolph travelled to Israel, Germany and Singapore for his work. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, visiting car shows and playing golf. Besides his wife, Jane Ellen of 26 years, Rudolph is survived by his brother, Paul J. Hollis Jr. and his wife Beverly of Guyton, GA. He is also survived by his nephew Bryan Hollis and his wife Traca and their children, Noah and Evan all of Georgia. The family wishes to thank Interim Health Care and the Hospice of Hartford Health Care at Home for their dedicated care. They would also like to thank Blanca and Jennifer for their excellent and professional CNA care. And finally, Rudolph's family would like to offer a special thanks to their good friends Debbie and Stanley for all of their help and support. Rudolph's services and burial will be held privately. Please visit his memorial page at www.FunkFuneralHome.com. Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, CT 06010, is honored to be assisting Rudolph's family at this difficult time.

Rudolph P. Hollis

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Published by The Bristol Press on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Ellen Haviland Carrier

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Rudy and I shared homeroom at BEHS. He was one of the nicest and fun people in my high school years. His quick smile and good nature will endear his memory for many years.

Charles Dubiel

Yesterday

Great inspector, funny and a stand up guy. Was a pleasure to have worked with and known Rudy.

Funk Funeral Home - Bristol

August 21, 2025

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