Thomas Rutkowski passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on May 27, 1956, in Schenectady, NY, youngest child of Bruno Rutkowski and Ethel (VanWagner) Rutkowski. As a young adult he moved to Vermont where he met his wife, Lisa (Rounds). Together, they were married 37 years.

Tom was employed at UNFI for 27 years as a warehouse distributer followed by working Traffic Control throughout Vermont. He enjoyed spending time with his family by the campfire, reading, listening to rock music – especially Bruce Springsteen, playing darts, working around the yard, trips to Lake Willoughby with his best friend, Billy Schultz, and watching the Buffalo Bills and TV game shows with his beloved dog, Brosco.

He is survived by his brother, Mitchell Rutkowski, and sisters, Susan Joseph, and Grace Rechisky, his loving wife, Lisa, and their two sons, Roger and Randy Rutkowski. 

A private graveside service will be held at the Burgess Cemetery, in Grafton, VT, on August 12.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.