Thomas+Rutkowski

Lawrence's brother: 1940 census has the family living at 467 25th Street, Niagara Falls, NY
 * Thomas Rutkowski, b. December 21, 1891. d. March 1974. Thomas immigrated to US in 1913.
 * Josephine Kaczor Rutkowski, b, 1896. Josephine immigrated to US in 1912.
 * Anna Rutkowski b. 1915--in 1930 census, 1940 census not there--either married or died
 * Joseph Rutkowski b. 1919 d.October, 1949 see below--October 6, 1949 Gazette
 * Edwin Rutkowski b. 1923 wife Amy Pontiere of Phoenix, AZ enggement picture dated Dec. 5, 1952.died, October 1, 2008
 * Lawrence "Larry" born August 25, 1955. Died December 9, 2012 in Houstin, TX
 * Daughter, Elizabeth (Brian Donegan of Seattle, WA. Sophia Donegan
 * Claire Donegan
 * Teresa L. Yale-Carson (Tim) Carson of Niagara Falls, NY
 * Alexa Carson
 * Timothy Carson
 * Edward Yale
 * Lori of Niagara Falls, NY
 * Gail Jansen of Phoenix, AZ
 * Edward Yale
 * Tommy Rutkowski of Sugarhill, Georgia

Above Information taken from Lawrence "Larry" Rutkowski's obit, Niagara Falls Gazette. Above information taken from Matthew J Rutkowski's obit, Niagara Falls Gazette.
 * Mary Rutkowski b. 1925.
 * Mathew W. Rutkowski b. September 28, 1927 d. March 23, 2006 wife Eleanor (still alive 2012)
 * Matthew J. born February 24, 1953 wife Roberta Twoco m. 1993.
 * Diana (Ryan) Suitor of Youngstown, NY
 * Liam
 * Luke
 * Kristen of Eden, NY
 * Step-son Walter Confer of Niagara Falls, NY
 * Step-son Danny (Gina) Fracassi of Fort Worth, TX
 * Mia Fracassi
 * Lind Skotniski
 * Mary Ellen (Steven) Mrzygut
 * Alice Rutkowski, b. March 12, 1929 d. June 10, 2000 N. Falls, NY. Buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY
 * Anna Kaczor, age 64 living with Thomas and Josephine in 1930.(Thomas' mother-in-law)



http://screencast.com/t/LtYlwA8Pi9F Franc Rutkowski--passenger record--Uncle from Detroit, M I // October 1, 2008 // ** [|EDWIN M. RUTKOWSKI] ** . ==== Edwin M. Rutkowski, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Kaczor) Rutkowski and attended local schools. ====

==== He worked at the Mohekan Market and International Paper Mill Co., before entering the U.S. Army, January 5, 1943. He served with Co. B 184th Infantry in the Aleutian Islands, Philippine Islands, Ryukyus, Western Pacific and receiv ed the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with four bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, four overseas service bars, one bronze Service Arrowhead, and was honorably discharged November 24, 1945, with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Returning from the service he went to work for the Niagara Falls Board of Education in maintenance, retiring after 40 years. Edwin enjoyed bowling, camping, astronomy and spending time with his children and grandchildren. ====

==== He is survived by daughters, Gail Jansen, Teresa L. Yale-Carson (Timothy Carson),Lori Rutkowski, all of Niagara Falls, NY, and sons, Larry Rutkowski of Lantana, FL,Tommy Rutkowski of Sugarhill, GA; grandchildren, Edward Yale, Alexa Carson, Timothy Carson, Elizabeth Rutkowski and several nieces, nephews; sister, Annie Naradowski of Niagara Falls, NY and former wife, Amy Pontiere of Phoenix, AZ. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Joseph Rutkowski, Matthew W. Rutkowski and sisters, Mary Rutkowski and Alice Rutkowski. ==== Friends may call Friday, October 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Zajac Funeral Home, Inc., 319- 24th St., cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday, October 4th and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM from St. John deLaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Ave., with Rev. Slawomir Siok officiating. Burial with Military Honors in Holy Trinity Cemetery Lewiston, NY.