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Peter Rutkowski Obituary
Peter John Rutkowski Sr., 81, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 7, 2021, surrounded by his five children, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Born Feb. 24, 1940, in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Peter William Rutkowski and Marie Evangeline Beaureguard Rutkowski Zukowski and stepfather, Joseph Zukowski. Peter attended Plymouth schools and was a veteran serving with the United States Army National Guard.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Heavy Highway Construction Company as a general foreman.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, loved fishing and the outdoors and was known as "Potato Peeling Pete" for the Polish Connection Restaurant, Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Carol Lee Smith, on Jan. 6, 2011; son-in-law, William Wolfe, on March 24, 2009; and sister, Victoria Janusziewicz.
Surviving are his loving children, Jean Wolfe, Venice, Fla.; Denise Gilbert and her husband, Robert, Harding; Peter John Rutkowski Jr. and his wife, Diane, Aquasco, Md.; Mariann Pierontoni and her fiancé, David Beynon, Glen Lyon; and Marie Ondish, Plymouth; grandchildren, Teresa Lee Homeier; William Peter; Adam Joseph; Sara Jean; and Timothy Jon Wolfe; Jonathan, Benjamin and Melissa Gilbert; Nello IV; Damian Peter; Chase William; and Carisa Ann Pierontoni; Richard Paul Minuski; and Shane Brandt; sister, Mary Shively, Shavertown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending visitation at the funeral home are asked to wear a face mask and follow social distancing guidelines.
Private military funeral will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Peter's memory.
To submit condolences to Peter's family, please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Linda M. Cinnamond
April 2, 2022
Family of Peter on his Anniversary....Memories
Are the legacy of LOVE.
Linda M. Cinnamond
April 10, 2021
Marie and Family, Remebering with you.....
The life of someone so dear.With heartfelt sympathy, Linda M Cinnamond (neighbor)
Elaine Laskowski
April 9, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family . Pete was a great person that I knew since Franklin Street School. May the wonderful memories of him comfort you and bring you peace.
Catherine Cragle
April 9, 2021
Marie,
My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your father who was so dear to you. May he Rest In Peace. Catherine
Dorothy may
April 9, 2021
Sincere condolences to everyone you all will be in my prayers
Carl Pierson
April 9, 2021
Someday We'll go fishing again my friend
now you're with Carole Godspeed God bless
Tiffany Hanson
April 9, 2021
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Pete and Diane and the rest of the family and may your father be at peace.
Nancy Soboleski
April 9, 2021
Denise and family so sorry for your loss I know how much you loved Pete and most importantly take solice in knowing that Pete knew how much you loved him because you show him every day
Joyce Barry
April 9, 2021
My prayers and heart felt sympathy are with you at this time of great loss, May God Bless your Family and help ease your pain.
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