Gary Rushworth

Gary Thomas Rushworth, age 69, of Danbury Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Gary, a native Danburian, was born on April 10, 1953 and was the son of Vincent and Sarah “Sally” (Carlucci) Inglese.

A 1971 graduate of Immaculate High School he went on to pursue his Bachelor of Science degree from Boston’s Northeastern University.

Gary dedicated his life to serving others be it in his role as a respiratory therapist, or as a volunteer fireman/EMT. His career took many forms be it as a Neonatal Clinical Specialist, a Manager of Pulmonary Services for the Danbury Hospital, a coordinator of trauma services or a Director of Respiratory Care…. his concern was always for his patients. Gary has been listed as a noteworthy respiratory therapist by Marquis Who’s Who and was also a member of the American Association of Respiratory Care.

Gary’s passion was writing. He said that “writing has always been a way for him to deal with life’s harsher realities. Writing “helps” but poetry “heals." Writing “tells” but poetry “feels.” Gary recently published Poetry of a Failed Society... a labor of love for which he was very proud.

Among his other interests were playing guitar, rock climbing, camping, and as a drummer in a Scottish bagpipe band.

Gary was pre-deceased by his father and grandparents. He is survived by his mother and those that he cherished the most… His son, his daughter, and his granddaughter. Gary will be greatly missed by his extended family and friends for his wit, kindness, and friendship.

Memorial visitation for Gary will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.

Those wishing to remember Gary may do so by making a contribution to the Gary Rushworth Scholarship Fund, Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd., Danbury, CT 06810 to the attention of the alumni office.