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RUCKER, John F., Sr. John F. Rucker, Sr., 56, of Creek Row Rd., East Haddam, husband of Jacqueline (Gabozy) Rucker. Born in New Jersey on March 28, 1948, he was the son of the late Allen E. and Lena (Meyers) Rucker, Sr. Mr. Rucker lived in East Haddam for 42 years. He was the owner of East Haddam Ice and was employed by Silgan Plastics in Deep River for 34 years. Besides his wife of 37 years, he is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Y. Matthews and her husband, Glenn of Cromwell; a son, John F. Rucker, Jr. and his fiance, Hope Brodersen of Moodus; and eight grandchildren, John F. III, Jacob A., and Jesse J. Rucker, all of Moodus, David M. IV, and Corey F. Ceder, Ryan C., Larissa A., and Talor J. Matthews, all of Cromwell. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 4 at the Swan Funeral Home, 211 Main St., Deep River. Interment will follow in First Congregational Church Cemetery in East Haddam. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m.
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Peter Dumanowski
July 24, 2022
You will remain in my memory forever
May 16, 2018
Peter from Poland
Dorothy Miller
August 3, 2004
I will always remember Uncle John as a good man, husband and father, but also a joker. I remember when we were kids, I would love having Aunt Jackie and Uncle John and kids visit because we always had a great time when they were there. I miss those days, but will remember them always like they were yesterday. And I will miss you, Uncle John, but remember you always and will one day see you again. I love all of you-Aunt Jackie, Sissy, John,Doreen and the rest of the gang. I wish we lived closer and could enjoy time together more often. God bless and know that you are all in my prayers and in my heart always.
Idamae Rancourt/Motz
August 3, 2004
John was a hard worker,a good man, a great husband and father. We are truely going to miss him.
For the family he leaves behind i know he wouldn't want you to cry but to be strong and remember all the fun times and the memories. And Aunt Jackie you were his life, his love and his rock. We love you both. Idamae
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