Rudolph J. Nalezinski Obituary (1921 - 2011)

Visitation Details Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 8:30am - 10:00am, Dracut Funeral Home Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 11:00am, Holy Trinity Church Interment Details Holy Trinity Cemetery LOWELL- Rudolph J. Nalezinski, 90, died November 20, 2011 at Radius Northwood Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Loretta (Sheehan) Nalezinski for 61 years. Rudy was born on July 12, 1921 in Lowell. He was the son of the late Agatha (Skorska) and John Nalezinski. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his three daughters, Ann DIBona and husband Don of Groton, MA, Mary Plouffe and husband Paul of Dracut, MA, and Janine Niedzwiecki of Dracut, MA; and a brother Thaddeus (Ted) Nalezienski of Haverhill, MA; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Nalezinski, formerly of Haverhill, MA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WWII as an Aviation Ordinance Man. After the service, Rudy carried on his father's fuel business as John's Fuel Company. He was later employed by Raytheon Company in South Lowell for nine years, until his retirement. He was devoted to his grandchildren, Matt Niedzwiecki, Dan Niedzwiecki, Laurel Plouffe, Joshua Plouffe, Leslie DiBona, and Elise DiBona. He was a dedicated member of the Polish American Veterans of Lowell, serving as Commander in 1966 and on the Board of Directors. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of Radius Northwood and to the Sol Amor Hospice team, who provided exceptional care and personal support during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or at www.cancer.org. Friends and family may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut on Wednesday from 8:30 until 10 AM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM in Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity on High Street in Lowell. Arrangements entrusted to DRACUT FUNERAL HOME. For directions or to leave an online condolence please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com Service Details Visitation When November 23, 2011 8:30am - 10:00am Location Dracut Funeral Home Address