- Date Of Birth: March 22, 1940
- Date Of Death: November 14, 2017
- State: Connecticut
Joseph Anthony Rukus, Sr., of East Hartford and formerly of Colchester, went home to the Lord peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2017). Born March 22, 1940 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Tamoitis) Rukus. Before his retirement in 2003, Mr. Rukus had taught both 4th and 5th grade students for the Colchester Public School system for 36 years. Additionally, an Eagle Scout himself, he helped mentor countless other youth through Boy Scouting. A man of great faith, Joe was a communicant of St. Andrew Parish in Colchester, where he was a Charter Member of the Spellman Council #6107 Knights of Columbus and an active member of the Choir. He enjoyed participating on many of the pilgrimages as well as with the parish’s retreat league.
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