Obituary of Robert B Rutkowski

Robert B Rutkowski of Basking Ridge, passed away Monday, May 9th 2011. Robert was born in Bayonne, NJ. He graduated from St. Peters Prep School in Jersey City, NJ. Robert then went and graduated from Rutgers University before going to Widener University School of Law. Robert was a member of the NJ State Bar Association and Royal Arcanum. He was also a member of the Richard A. Rutkowski Association. Robert was involved as a committee person for the Democratic Party in Bayonne, NJ. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years Karen, his children Robbie, Brian, and Katelyn, his parents Richard and Regina, his mother-in-law Barbara Mentesana, brothers Richard A. Rutkowski Jr. and Dr. Stephen Rutkowski. He also survived by his grandmother-in-law Irene Yevchak, sister-in-law Susan Linder and her husband Mike, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends may gather from 4-8 PM on Thursday May 12, 2011 at the Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home, 101 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ. A liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday May 13,2011 at The Church of St. James, 184 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ. Those planning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider donations in Mr. Rutkowski's name, The Men of Charity, 184 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For further information please contact Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home at 908-766-0250 or visit gcfuneralhome.com.