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Stanley Rutkiewicz Obituary
He leaves his wife, Mary E. (Kusy) Rutkiewicz; two sons: Ronald S. Rutkiewicz of Auburn and Gary P. Rutkiewicz of Waterford, ME; three daughters: Judith A. Whitcher of Oxford, Susan Casello and her husband David of Grafton and Donna D'Acri and her husband Paul of Auburn; a sister, Mary Kusy of Auburn; six grandchildren: Melissa Peterson, Thad Whitcher, Ashley Casello, Toni, Nicholas and Dominic D'Acri; and three great granddaughters: Kendal and Madison Peterson and Brooke Whitcher; and several nephews and nieces. A brother and a sister, Benjamin Rutkiewicz and Jane Kusy predeceased him.
Stanley's family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Lyons and his wife Peggy for their friendship and support. He was born in Worcester, the son of Peter and Amelia (Nalawajko) Rutkiewicz and lived in Auburn most of his life, graduating from Auburn High School in 1941. He was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran, serving as a Sergeant, participating in several missions over England and Germany. Stanley was a draftsman for several area companies, retiring from Boudreau Steel and Welding Company in Dayville, CT. He was a member of the Auburn Sportsman's Club, the Bluebird Association Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auburn Little League Association. Mr. Rutkiewicz had coached the Henry Camosse and Sons Little League team for more than 37 years. His teams had won many league championships, including the District V Division titles and reached the State Finals. His love of baseball never disappeared, and could be found at the field whenever games were played. This past season, he enjoyed coaching his grandson.
He received many awards and honors for his service to the Little League, including Coach of the Year for Massachusetts Baseball in 1999, induction into the Auburn High School Hall of Fame; on October 28th the Town of Auburn will dedicate the day as Stanley Rutkiewicz Day. He also coached the Auburn Hockey Association and the Auburn Pop Warner. He often reminisced about the many children that he coached. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The funeral is Thursday, October 2nd from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are Wednesday, October 1st from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Auburn Little League, c/o Vickie McLaughlin, 760 South Oxford Street, Auburn, MA 01501.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Rutkiewicz
Boomer Widen
October 10, 2008
He taught me to bunt, catch the ball with two hands and is at the forefront of many memories of my youth that I share with my home town friends to this very day. Sorry to see you go, coach. I can say for certain from all of the Henry Cammosse team alum we won't forget you.
Edward Dacri
October 5, 2008
Donna and Paul sorry to hear of stans passing i know he will be greatly missed thinking of you during these times Eddie
Mary Ellen Kerswell-Chaleki
October 2, 2008
Ronnie, Gary and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Think of the good times. They will get you through this.
September 30, 2008
Donna and family
We will miss seeing Stan coming with his chair to the baseball field.Your in our thoughts
Sincerely,
Mike & Patti
Paula Everitt
September 30, 2008
Judy, Toni & Thad,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may the love and smiles in your heart help you through these difficult times.
Love, Paula & David
Briana Rischitelli
September 30, 2008
"Colombo"-I'm gona miss him so much, as we all are. He was my favorite dance partner.--Much love to every one, Love Briana Rischitelli(Morris).
Steven Madore
September 30, 2008
Ron,
My deepest sympathies in the lost of your Dad. I am one of the many, many hockey players your Dad coached over the years. I will always remember that as a coach he was firm and demanding but (most importantly) very warm and friendly to us all. Mooch
Francis De Nicola
September 30, 2008
Dear Judy and Family,
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know you loved him very much. Look for comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of him.
Your life was richer, fuller because of him.
My thoughts and prays are with you at this time.
Thad Whitcher
September 30, 2008
"Stan The Man"
We will miss you very much. I am going to miss all the little league baseball stories. We love you and will miss you forever.
Thad, Toni, and Baby Brooke
Sheila Conroy
September 30, 2008
Dear Rutkiewicz Family,
I wish to send my sympathies to all of you with your tremendous loss.
I did not know Stanley, but after reading all the marvelous things he accomplished, what a wonderful man. Serving his country, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, community service, and coaching all those children!
It takes a special kind of man to give of himself as he has.
How nice to know that he will always be remembered by so many, and to have a special day,
October 28 named for him!!
Sincerely,
Sheila Conroy
Chris Corey
September 30, 2008
Donna - and Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember our younger years when your dad used to call me "stretch". Even after many years had passed and I hadn't seen him in a while he would still call me that childhood name. He was an awesome person within the community of Auburn for as long as I can remember. He will be missed by many people. Donna- I am sorry for your loss- and though our busy lives have drifted us apart some, you will always be my best friend. If you need anything- feel free to call me. My prayers go out to you and your family. Love always- Chris Corey (and family)
Carl Cempe
September 30, 2008
Dear Gary, Sue & Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. Your dad was a great man who brought much laughter any time I saw him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The thoughts and memories of your dad will bring a smile to your face and brighten your day. May he rest in peace.
Your friend,
Carl Cempe
Palmer Family
September 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donna and family, at your time of sadness.
Melissa Peterson
September 30, 2008
Grampy Stan,
We will miss you more than you know. Although we were far away in miles, you were always close in our hearts. Each time I think of you I smile because of all of the happy memories we have shared. You were always one of my biggest fans and I can remember seeing you cry after one of my dance performances saying "I have feelings too." You will forever be remembered in our hearts as a kind and loving Grampy who touched so many lives. We love you and will miss you.
Love, Missy, Steve, Kendal and Madi
Paula Bruso
September 30, 2008
Dear Sue and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paula (Fitzpatrick) Bruso
ginny lilley
September 30, 2008
Ronnie & family -
Sorry for your loss - Treasure the memories
Judy Whitcher
September 30, 2008
Dad,
I'm already missing you! You meant the world to me, we shared alot of great times as well as sad times. I will be okay and have fond memories of all the times we shared. You will always be in my heart. I know I will still get my morning wakeup calls from you each day. You never missed a beat and I was always proud to have you as my dad. Miss you, love you!
Love,
Judy
Sue Casello
September 30, 2008
Dad-you may be gone from our sight but will never be gone from our hearts. We will always love you and will miss you dearly. May you now rest in peace. Love Sue, Dave and Ashley
Walter Merriam
September 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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