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Stanley Rudcki Obituary

Rudcki, Rev. Stanley R. Age 85, of Palos Heights. Dear son of the late Stanley and Bessie (nee Salak); brother of the late Joan (the late Edmund) Ruminski; uncle of Steven (Beverly) Ruminski and Diane (Robert) Rekar; great-uncle of Jason and Jonathan Ruminski, Laura (Eric) Rossi, Kimberly (Jon) Burge, Ashley (Michael) Moscato and Kristen Rekar; great-great-uncle of Kaitlyn and Isabella Rossi and Ava and Evan Burge; very dear friend of Paul Knez. Lying in State Wednesday 3:30 pm until 9:00 pm and Thursday 9:30 am until time of Mass 10:30 am at St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, Illinois. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Ordained May 1, 1953, 1st associate Pastor St. Michaels Church 1953 to 1957, Professor of English Quigley Preparatory Seminary 1957 to 1961 and Niles College Seminary 1961 to 1995, Associate Pastor St. Alexander Church 1995 to 1999, 8 time Conductor of Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Conductor of Niles Symphony Orchestra. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Alzheimer's Association of Greater Chicago, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631 would be appreciated. For information (708)448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 26, 2013.

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Mary-Lou Kozubowski-Goder

May 29, 2013

Fr. Rudcki shared so many milestones with the Goder Family over the years...music always at the heart.

He was wise, kind, funny and I will always treasure my memories of him.

Steven Paliakas

May 28, 2013

Truly one of the finest human beings I have ever known. Thank you Fr. Rudki for your wisdom and humor, and for teaching me to see God in the beauty and wonder in the great works of Western literature and fine art.

"Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he is to be and he will become." -- Goethe.

Bill Gaudry, QPS'73

May 28, 2013

It was my privilege to study symphony choir under Fr. Stan, while at the undergraduate seminary. A good and holy priest. Vale et Ave until we meet again!

Niles Concert Choir bass

Dan Maloney

May 28, 2013

Urbane and droll, Father Rudcki produced wonderful musical programs at Niles College, Symphony Hall,in Italy and more recently at St. Alexander Church. He leveraged his connections with the musicians union and the philanthropic community to bring to the masses beautiful concerts drawn from the classical choral catalogue and gave opportunity for amateur singers to blend their voices with full orchestras making breath taking music in choral harmony. What a gift!

May 26, 2013

I'm sorry to read about your loss. May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading His word.

Albert Schorsch

May 26, 2013

Thousands have been enriched by the pastoral, educational, and musical ministries of Fr. Rudcki. May the angels lead him into paradise! I have shared a longer tribute at --

http://sanityandsocialjustice.net/?p=8558

Albert J. Schorsch, III, Chicago, IL

Dolores (Dee) Kustom

May 26, 2013

I shall be attending holy Mass in the little village of Stow, Massachusetts, on May 30, for my dear friend, Father Stan. it will be my only consolation in my deep grief over his death and the pain of not being present at his glorious Mass of Resurrection. I knew this brilliant and kind Priest in being Liturgist and part of the Rectory staff of St Alexander years ago. At difficult times he was a strong support in my life. I shall miss him.
" Pray for me; I will for thee
until we merrily meet in Heaven," dear Father. Dolores

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29

Lying in State

3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Alexander Church

7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, IL

May

30

Lying in State

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Alexander Church

7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, IL

May

30

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Alexander Church

7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, IL

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