John A. Rusnak Sr.

1930 - 2014

John A. Rusnak Sr. obituary, 1930-2014, Stone Mountain, GA

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Cremation

3594 Stone Mountain Highway

Snellville, Georgia

John Rusnak Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 7, 2014.

On June 6, John Andrew Rusnak, Sr. of Stone Mountain completed his earthly journey. John is the son of the late Michael A. Rusnak and Antionette Latko. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on November 1, 1930. He attended both elementary and high school in Cranford, New Jersey. After completion of his primary and secondary education, John served four years in the United States Air Force. He was a dedicated and loyal employee of General Motors for 34 1/2 years. John leaves fond memories to his devoted wife, Paulette, of 44 years and his loving son, John, Jr., and his wife, Stacy and grandson, Jack Rusnak; two granddogs, Rosie and Jake; and three grandcats, Pete, Chance and Ooggie. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in Eternal Hills Chapel, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30039 with Chaplain James Hicks officiating. Entombment, Eternal Hills Memory Gardens with military honors. Tributes for John may be placed at www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Visiting Nurse, Hospice Atlanta Center, 5775 Glenridge Dr. NE, Suite E200, Atlanta, GA 30328. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday, 6 to 8 pm in Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville, GA 770-972-3155.

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June 18, 2014

Paulette,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and John Jr.
Nancy and David Greene

June 16, 2014

Don Smith

John was a good man a man who could be depended up on under any condition. John was very proud of his family and dearly loved them.
We worked together at G.M at Doraville it is always good to know such people are there when it counted.

June 12, 2014

Pat Gibson

I have so many fond memories of times our families spent together. May the memories your family shared together bring you strength and comfort in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you Paulette, John and Stacy.

June 11, 2014

Christian Gibson

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 9, 2014

Kathy Fuller Seeley

John was a wonderful man, full of laughter and wit, I am so glad we had a chance to know him. Best wishes to Paulette and John Jr and Stacy.

June 9, 2014

Reed

Offering my deepest condolences to the Rusnak family. May God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days.

June 9, 2014

"Robert E." Schak

In memory of my dear friend John, my childhood buddy. Our friendship spanned some 70 yrs. May you rest in peace.

June 9, 2014

G. Freeman

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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