SOUTHBRIDGE – Francis J. “Frank” Rudzinski, 82, of 22 Therese Avenue, died Saturday, Feb. 12, in Radius Healthcare.
He leaves 5 nephews, Jerome J. Rudzinski of Brookfield, Stanley V. Pepka of Spotswood, NJ, John-Francis Pepka of San Francisco, CA, Clifford Rudzinski of Dudley, and Norman Rudzinski of N. Grosvenordale, CT; a niece, Louise Hale of Shrewsbury; great nephews and great nieces, and great great nephews and great great nieces. He was predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
He was born in Webster, a son of Stanley and Gladys (Kolota), and lived in Southbridge for several years. He obtained a degree in hotel management.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II in the Pacific.
Mr. Rudzinski was the owner of Frank Rudzinski Real Estate, which he operated until recently. At one time, he was a real estate developer in Southbridge and surrounding towns. He also worked for many years at the Publick House in Sturbridge as a purchaser.. He was a member of Notre Dame Church.
The funeral procession will form at 9:00 AM Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, followed by a Mass at 10:00 AM in Notre Dame Church 446 Main St. Burial will be in St. Joseph Garden of Peace, Webster. Calling hours are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St., Southbridge, MA 01550