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Obituary for David B. Ruskin
RUSKIN - David B. Ruskin, age 74, of Stratford, beloved husband of Sandra (Pettit) Ruskin, passed away Wednesday, Morning, April 20, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Ruskin was born November 28, 1941 in Bridgeport, son of the late Samuel and Frances Ruskin and had been a life time area resident.
Dave was retired from the Connecticut Post-Telegram and Markal Finishing Company. He loved to take walks, especially with his dog "Buddy", enjoyed riding his bike, following the stock market and was an avid fisherman.
Survivors, in addition to his wife include, his two children, Brian Ruskin and his wife Patricia and Bethanne McCollum and her husband Charles, all of Stratford; six grandchildren, Chris, Sam and his wife Ariel, Ben and Sonny Ruskin and William and Emily Vonick; two great grandchildren; his brother Robert Ruskin and his wife Evelyn and two nephews, Dan and Steve.
The family would like to thank Dave's Doctors, Nurses and the staff of Bridgeport Hospital and Smilow Cancer Center for their kind and compassionate care. They would also like to thank their friends and neighbors at Tide Harbor and friends and co-parishioners at SUMC for remembering Dave in their thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's memory may be made to the Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral service officiated by Pastor Simeon Law on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. by meeting directly in the Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St., Stratford. Friends may visit with the family in church following the service. Interment will be private.
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Dave was retired from the Connecticut Post-Telegram and Markal Finishing Company. He loved to take walks, especially with his dog "Buddy", enjoyed riding his bike, following the stock market and was an avid fisherman.
Survivors, in addition to his wife include, his two children, Brian Ruskin and his wife Patricia and Bethanne McCollum and her husband Charles, all of Stratford; six grandchildren, Chris, Sam and his wife Ariel, Ben and Sonny Ruskin and William and Emily Vonick; two great grandchildren; his brother Robert Ruskin and his wife Evelyn and two nephews, Dan and Steve.
The family would like to thank Dave's Doctors, Nurses and the staff of Bridgeport Hospital and Smilow Cancer Center for their kind and compassionate care. They would also like to thank their friends and neighbors at Tide Harbor and friends and co-parishioners at SUMC for remembering Dave in their thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's memory may be made to the Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral service officiated by Pastor Simeon Law on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. by meeting directly in the Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St., Stratford. Friends may visit with the family in church following the service. Interment will be private.
Previous Events
Service
Monday
25
Apr
10:00 AM
Stratford United Methodist Church
2600 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Visitation
Monday
25
Apr
11:00 AM
Stratford United Methodist Church
2600 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Cemetery Details
Location
Will Be Private
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