IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Janice M.
Ruszkowski
December 2, 2012
Obituary
Feb. 15, 1948 - Dec. 2, 2012
ELKHART — Janice M. Ruszkowski, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 2, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Feb. 15, 1948, in North Providence, R.I. to Matteao and Mildred (Pezzi) Bursie. She married Michael A. Ruszkowski on July 27, 1969, in North Providence.
Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Michael A. Ruszkowski of Elkhart; son Chris M. Ruszkowski and wife Megan of Littleton, Colo.; and daughter Kori A. Ruszkowski of Elkhart. Also surviving are her grandsons, Maxwell, Jacob, Sebastian and Griffin; brother Frank Bursie and wife Cathy of Smithfield, R.I.; and her mother, Mildred Bursie of North Providence.
Her father, Matteao Bursie, preceded her in death.
Janice moved from North Providence to attend Franklin College in Franklin where she was a member and past president of Delta Delta Delta sorority and was voted homecoming queen her senior year.
After graduating from Franklin College, she married the love of her life, Mike Ruszkowski, in North Providence. They resided in California and Ohio before moving to Elkhart in 1980.
As a member of the Elkhart community, she worked at the YMCA as the adult activities director. Janice started as a realtor and was a valuable contributor to not only Coldwell Banker but also the greater realty community. She started with Coldwell Banker about 20 years ago, and served as marketing director, manager and agent. In 2012, Janice was recognized as the Realtor of the Year for her professionalism, community service and board activity.
In addition to her real estate achievements, Janice was also active on the Elkhart Mental Health Board and with South Bend's Life Treatment Center, Elkhart Symphony, Upper St. Joseph River Flotilla, Elkhart Riverwalk Foundation, and as a CARES mentor. Janice was a Rotarian and enjoyed helping with the Tastes of the Gardens event each year.
Please join with her family and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, with visitation for a half hour prior, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1405 N. Main St., Elkhart. The Rev. Bill Sullivan will officiate. In keeping with her wishes, cremation will follow the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to Wellfield Botanic Gardens, P.O. Box 476, Elkhart, IN 46515.
To share a memory of Janice or to send a condolence to her family, please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
ELKHART — Janice M. Ruszkowski, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 2, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Feb. 15, 1948, in North Providence, R.I. to Matteao and Mildred (Pezzi) Bursie. She married Michael A. Ruszkowski on July 27, 1969, in North Providence.
Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Michael A. Ruszkowski of Elkhart; son Chris M. Ruszkowski and wife Megan of Littleton, Colo.; and daughter Kori A. Ruszkowski of Elkhart. Also surviving are her grandsons, Maxwell, Jacob, Sebastian and Griffin; brother Frank Bursie and wife Cathy of Smithfield, R.I.; and her mother, Mildred Bursie of North Providence.
Her father, Matteao Bursie, preceded her in death.
Janice moved from North Providence to attend Franklin College in Franklin where she was a member and past president of Delta Delta Delta sorority and was voted homecoming queen her senior year.
After graduating from Franklin College, she married the love of her life, Mike Ruszkowski, in North Providence. They resided in California and Ohio before moving to Elkhart in 1980.
As a member of the Elkhart community, she worked at the YMCA as the adult activities director. Janice started as a realtor and was a valuable contributor to not only Coldwell Banker but also the greater realty community. She started with Coldwell Banker about 20 years ago, and served as marketing director, manager and agent. In 2012, Janice was recognized as the Realtor of the Year for her professionalism, community service and board activity.
In addition to her real estate achievements, Janice was also active on the Elkhart Mental Health Board and with South Bend's Life Treatment Center, Elkhart Symphony, Upper St. Joseph River Flotilla, Elkhart Riverwalk Foundation, and as a CARES mentor. Janice was a Rotarian and enjoyed helping with the Tastes of the Gardens event each year.
Please join with her family and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, with visitation for a half hour prior, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1405 N. Main St., Elkhart. The Rev. Bill Sullivan will officiate. In keeping with her wishes, cremation will follow the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to Wellfield Botanic Gardens, P.O. Box 476, Elkhart, IN 46515.
To share a memory of Janice or to send a condolence to her family, please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
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Services
Visitation
December
6
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
9:30 - 10:00 am
Funeral Mass
December
6
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Starts at 10:00 am