Joseph Conrad “Joe” Rutkowski
September 11, 1931 - September 14, 2024
Joseph Conrad “Joe” Rutkowski, age 93, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Born in Riverhead, NY on September 11, 1931, he was the son of the late Felix J. and Mary F. (Grodski) Rutkowski. Joe came to Middletown, DE in 1956 to farm potatoes. He moved to upstate New York, Richfield Springs in 1965 to continue farming. Joe started with DeLia Construction Co. building bridges and roads in the Adirondacks in 1973. He relocated back to Delaware and was hired by Quail Run Nurseries as a Manager in 1977 until his retirement in 1995.
Joe filled his time golfing, gardening, clamming, and playing cards with friends. He and his wife, Anne, enjoyed wintering in N. Fort Myers, FL and summering in White House Beach on the Rehoboth Bay.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Anne E. (Zaweski) Rutkowski, in August of 1997. He is survived by his children, Cindy, Joe, and Teresa; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 10:30 am on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am, following the visitation, at St. Joseph Parish, 319 East Main Street, Middletown, DE. Interment will follow in Old Bohemia Cemetery, 455 Church Road, Warwick, MD.
Patty Bomba
So sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences Teresa & family
Cindy & Grabo
Sending our condolences to Cindy, JoJo and Teresa with our live. May Joe rest in peace and may God bless him
I know he will be reconnecting with all the Middletown gang playing cards and doing the polka with his Anna! Na zdrowie, Joe!!
Robin Seamon
So sorry for your loss your father was a great man I will always remember the fun times I had at your house you r in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya, Robin Seamon
Aunt Anita & Uncle John
Anita & I were so saddened to hear of Joe’s death. He was the best brother anyone could have had. We have been reminiscing about our days on the farm together and all of the family parties and celebrations we have shared. Joe will always be a part of our life. We are sure Joe had a warm welcome in heaven by Jesus, mom, and pop and his beloved wife, Anne. Joe is probably playing golf or tending his garden. We love you all! – from Aunt Anita and Uncle John
Paula Costa
Joe – you will be missed by so many!! I will remember you forever!! Your kindness and love that you gave our family will carry on in me forever!! Many laughs and tears and great talks. John (my son) and I are thankful for the memories.
My thoughts are with your family as they celebrate you this weekend.
Paula Costa, Lacey WA
Laura Johnson
A lovely man who was well loved by his family. So sorry for your loss Teresa and family, he was certainly proud of you all!