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Andrew Rutkowski Obituary
On Thursday, November 11, 2004, DREW RUTKOWSKI, of Springfield, VA. He was a senior at Mountain View High School and attended West Springfield High School for three years. He is survived by his parents, Pam and Mark Rutkowski; brothers, Bryan and Jon Connor; sister, Liesl Rutkosky; maternal grandmother, Lucille Frinks; aunts, Patricia and June Frinks; uncle, Jack Rutkosky and great-uncle Alvin Frinks. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 14 from 3 to 5 p.m., and Monday, November 15 from 4 to 6 p.m., with a service to follow at 6 p.m., at EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Young Life Central Fairfax, 10623 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030.
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Nicole
October 25, 2024
It´s been so long, but I thought of you today and I don´t think way back then I knew or thought about things like this being as young as we were, but even almost 20 years later, you´re not forgotten and still thought of fondly. I don´t keep in touch with many people from Springfield, but I´m confident we would´ve kept in touch and you would´ve been one of the lucky people I send stupid reels too incessantly. You´re still missed very much and I´m grateful for our friendship.
Kathryn Carswell
January 27, 2005
Dear Mark and Pam,
Hi, this is Kathy Carswell and I just heard about Andrew. I’m so, so sorry for your loss. I wish I could take your pain for a while and give you rest. I know the heartache must be overwhelming and exhausting.
It’s been almost 12 years since Alex died and I still don’t have any advice for other grieving parents. It took me so long to realize that the 16 months I had with him was worth all of these years of grief without him - but I have realized it. And when I think of Alex now, I smile instead of cry. I realize how blessed I was to have known him at all. But, like I said, it took a long time. And, honestly, sometimes I still get pissed off. But. . . it’s futile. The only thing I can do in honor of my son is live the best life possible, because that’s what I would have wanted for him had fate taken me instead.
Strangely, I became a mom again just a couple of weeks after Andrew died. His name is Luke. Somewhere the circle of life makes sense. Andrew and Alex understand it now. They’ll enlighten us when we get there, we just have to have faith in the meantime.
You are in my thoughts. Please contact me if you need to talk if there’s anything I can do.
Kathy Roche
December 25, 2004
Mark and Pam, I hope you both find peace in the love of your family and strength in the caring of friends. My prayers are with both of you during this difficult time.
katie thoet
December 13, 2004
Dear Mrs. and Mr. Rutkowski,
Im am so sorry about the lose of skippy! he was an amazing person who touched anyone and everyone he met. While at camp alicia skippy and I had the best times of our lives. I will never forget the time when he insisted on us going tubing (while he had a broken thumb) and going as crazy as we could go. i cried that day because i was so scared but he told me it would be ok. so as he said to me i know things will be ok and that he is in a much better place. if you ever need anything dont hesitate to ask, even if its just a memory you would like to hear that i shared with him at camp or at younglife! you and your family, as well as skippy are in my thoughts and prayers! love always katie thoet
Jimmy Satterfield
December 13, 2004
I'm really sorry about the loss of Drew, i was pretty good friends with Drew when he went to GW and i will miss him alot.
Alicia Jones
December 13, 2004
Dear Mark and Pam *my 2nd mom and dad*
Thank you for all you have done to help me out during this horrible situtaion. I was madly in love with your son, and I honestly do not know what I would have done if the two of you were not here to help me out. He and I were strong believers of 'things happen for a reason', as hard as that is to believe right now. But we have to believe that it is true, even in situations like this and that time does heal everything. Thank you for putting drew on this earth for 17 great years and the most wonderful year and a half I spent with drew.
love always,
Alicia
Pam Rutkowski
December 9, 2004
Mark and I wish to thank all of you for caring and praying for our family during our loss and loneliness. All of your prayers and comfort will continue to help us. Andrew was our focus and our future and we will have to find our way. Pam
John Kreutzer
November 24, 2004
Dear Pam and Mark,
Phyllis, Quintin and I just learned about Andrew and our hearts are broken. We want you to know that all of you have our love and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Phyllis and Quintin
Jenny,Fred,Joey Billy Kennedy
November 24, 2004
Dear Pam & Mark,
Our family is filled with sorrow over the loss of Andrew. Many special memories came flooding back of years past. May you find strength to cope with such a tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Jenny Fred Joey and Billy Kennedy.
Kate GreeneGray
November 22, 2004
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of you son. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers and a candle will be lit for Drew at the Accotink UU Church Remembrance Service.
Fred Kopf
November 22, 2004
Dear Pam and Mark,
We aer so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Fred and Karen Kopf
Lauryn Phan
November 21, 2004
Dear Pam and Mark,
The love and warmth of your family towards others has always been so strong. I pray that you are feeling the love and warmth of this community towards you in these very worst of times.
(I just heard on Friday, or I would have been at the service.)
G-d Bless you.
With great love,
Lauryn Phan
Edgar Barrientos
November 18, 2004
Dear Pam and Mark,
We do not have words how to descrive how sorry we are about the loss of your son Andrew. Just remember God is always there to help and confort you. May it confort you that Andrew is home with Jesus resting in his arms in everlasting peace. We will keep Andrew and both of you in our prayers.
Love,
Edgar, Maria, Sebastian and Gabriel.
John and Mary Anderson
November 17, 2004
Mark,Pam,Bryan and Jon,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear about Andrew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Derzak
November 17, 2004
Pam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Pat Darr
November 17, 2004
To Andrew's family: I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that I will miss seeing Andrew at Mountain View. I will miss his sweet smile and quiet nature. Pam and Mark, it was obvious that you both showed Andrew much love and care.
Sarah Campbell
November 17, 2004
I didn't know Drew very well, but I did know him as my coworker over the summer. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I send my prayers to you and your family. May he be in a better place with God in heaven.
~Sarah
Pam Rutkowski
November 16, 2004
The outpouring of love has helped us to begin the healing process. Mark and I send our great appreciation to Young Life and all the many friends and family who have lifed us up from such paralizing grief into a much better place. The presence of God was so powerful in the service. We feel so much better today after the wonderful celebration of Andrew's life on Monday night. The music was awesome. Each one of you have touched our hearts and helped us to begin to heal. We miss you so much, Drew, Andrew, Skippy, our precious son.
Tim, Lisa Colin & Andrew Lloyd
November 16, 2004
Dear Pam & Mark,
We were so sad to hear of Drew's passing. We remember how much he enjoyed trying new moves on the soccer field! Those were fun times and the happy memories will remain with us always. You are, and will be, in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter Younes
November 15, 2004
Im so sorry to hear about drew he was an awesome person he was funny popular and smart and im sure that he is in a better place now
Camie Lorenz
November 15, 2004
Pam and Mark,
We are so very sadden by the news of Andrew's passing. Many happy memories come back like sitting on the soccer field sidelines with the two of you and watching our boys play the game they loved. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.
Kurt, Camie, Jimmie and Carly Lorenz
Winnie O'Connor
November 15, 2004
Pam and Mark,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your son, Andrew. There are no words that can properly convey the enormity of your loss. My God comfort you and give you strength through this time. Winnie & Jerry
Jon Connor
November 15, 2004
Andrew, I Love you with all of my heart. I know you are in a good place and are watching down on us. You're my little bro and no one can ever take that away. I miss you-Jon
Heather Gildon
November 15, 2004
Be strong. Drew is smiling down on you all. =)
Heather
Waltraud and John Wightman
November 14, 2004
Mark and Pam
Words elude us. Please accept our sincere condolences. We are in something of a shock and can only wish you strength at this terrible time of your lives.
John and Waltraud
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Phyllis and Allan Papkin
November 14, 2004
Pam and Mark,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have such fond memories of Andrew from the first time we met, so long ago. May all of the good thoughts and wishes sustain you at this time.
Colin Horner
November 14, 2004
Mark and Pam,
My most hearfelt condolences on your loss! We have very fond memories of the years when we shared common experiences. May God give you strength.
Colin
Gus Donolo
November 13, 2004
Mark and Pam
We will always be here for you, Andrew will always be in our harts.I will always remember the games he played for me and the great moments we shared together.
Lee Ann Cox
November 13, 2004
I am so very sorry about the loss of Drew. He was a very good friend of mine even when I moved to were i am now. We talked very frequently, and I was very upset when i heard what had happened. I miss and love him with all my heart and my heart goes out to you.
Bryan and Andrew at Lake Champion
November 13, 2004
Bryan Connor
November 13, 2004
I couldn't miss you more little brother... I only take heart that I know that you are with Jesus. BC
Catherine Kulp
November 13, 2004
We are so very sorry for your loss. Charlie has many fond memories of Andrew when they played soccer together on the Corinthians. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Catherine, Jeff, Jessica and Charlie Kulp
Howard & Kathy Lincoln
November 13, 2004
Pam & Mark,
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Drew's loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you both at this time of bereavement. With our most heartfelt condolences.
Merlin, Lisa & Maggie
November 13, 2004
Jon our hearts are with you.
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