Mary E. (Kusy) Rutkiewicz, 93, of Auburn died Sunday, September 13th at home surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 44 years, Stanley P. Rutkiewicz died in 2008. She leaves two sons, Ronald S. Rutkiewicz of Auburn and Gary P. Rutkiewicz and his partner, Jeanne Desrosiers of Webster; three daughters, Judith A. Whitcher of Oxford, Susan Casello and her husband, David of Naples, ME, Donna D’Acri and her husband, Paul of Auburn; six grandchildren Melissa Peterson, Thad Whitcher, Ashley Pinto, Toni, Nicholas, and Dominic D’Acri; and five great grandchildren, Kendal and Madison Peterson, Brooke Whitcher, Liam and Sophia Pinto; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brothers, Edward, Stanley, Chester, Emil, Richard, Theodore and Frank; and two sisters, Helen Kulig and Ethel Sullivan.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Stanley and Mary H. (Krupa) Kusy. Mary worked for Toscano’s Restaurant as a waitress for over 20 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church. Mary found happiness in life’s simple pleasures and especially treasured time spent with her family. She enjoyed frequent trips to the casino, playing bingo and cards, and travelling to Maine. At home, Mary loved flowers and could often be found relaxing on her deck, enjoying the outdoors and feeding the birds. Above all, the moments she shared with her family meant the most to her, and those memories will be lovingly cherished by all who knew and loved her.
The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to Dr’s Putcha Murthy, Katherine Misaiko and Neeta Shah for the extraordinary care and comfort they provided to Mary over the past years.
O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements which are private.