John Joseph Rusak, Jr.

John was one of 4 children born to John Joseph Rusak, Sr & Helen Rusak on April 20, 1918 in Richmond, VA. He was predeceased by his brother; Walter Rusak, sister; Jenny Stawski and daughter; Jeanene R Whittaker.

John is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jean Parker Rusak (Jacksonville, FL) brother; Eddie Rusak (Richmond, VA); daughter; Janice R. Kelvin (Richard) of Mechanicsville, VA; son, John Joseph Rusak III (Karen) of Richmond, VA; daughter, Jo-Jeen M. Rusak of Richmond, VA; daughter Lisa Y. Rusak of Jacksonville, FL and son; Waverly F.Rusak (Kimberly) of Jacksonville, FL. 8 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grand children lovingly called him “Pop”.

John was a WWII Veteran serving in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordanienceman. After the war he was a floral designer by trade for 25 plus years & after retiring and moving to Florida he was a longtime, faithful employee of Publix store#163. His smile & pocket full of candy was shared by many who came through his line or shared a cup of coffee. He was also a member of San Jose Catholic Church.

Family and friends will gather from 6:00-8:00PM, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Greenlawn Cemetery located at 4300 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice located at 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224