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Rufus Wujcik Obituary
Rufus A. Wujcik Jr., age 84. Beloved husband and best friend to the late Carol A. Wujcik. Cherished father of Patricia Madigan, Darlene Wujcik, JoAnn (Terry) Meadows and Cathy (Randy) Rowe. Dearest grandfather of Michael, Katie, and the late Steven Madigan, Nick (Denise) and Joe Meadows, and Hunter Rowe, Big Papa to Riley and Quinn. Dear brother of the late James Wujcik and the late Jacqueline Ragsdale. Fond uncle and friend to many. "A beautiful life came to an end, he died as he lived – everyone's friend". Funeral Monday, August 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (Corner of Lorel) to Two Holy Martyrs Parish - St. Symphorosa Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, in loving memory of Rufus, please take a moment to pay a kind act forward. For more information please call 773-767-1840 or visit www.richardmidwayfh.com
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Bob Churchill
September 15, 2023
Rufus was the best. Always enjoyed my conversations with him.
D D
August 31, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sharon Matayka
August 28, 2023
Rufus was a really nice person, He always talked about how wonderful his daughters and grandchildren were, and how he missed. Carol, Sorry for your lost.
KM
August 24, 2023
I´m sorry sorry for your loss.
He will continue, to live on through your memories.
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Phyllis Little
August 23, 2023
Prayers and condolences to the Wujcik family.
Ginger Valentine
August 23, 2023
Rufus is a dear friend of my whole family. He's special to us and loved. He will be missed by many. My condolences to the Wujcik family.
Robin Pantke
August 23, 2023
Will miss my uncle Ruf dearly. Praying for his daughters and their families through this difficult time.
James Lind
August 22, 2023
To all Ruf's family and friends my deepest sympathy. He was one of my oldest friends and fellow worker and I will miss him. However he will be with Carol in a better place for all eternity.
Jim Lind
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