CALABASH — Francis (Frank) John Rutowski Jr, 87, of Calabash, NC, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born October 19, 1934, to Francis Sr and Rosanna Rutowski who preceded him In death. Also preceding him in death were his brothers Robert Rutowski and Thomas Rutowski, son-in-law John Pero III and grandson Christopher F Pero.He is survived by his children Debra Pero, Donna Rutowski, Dr Frank Rutowski III, Annie Gilden and husband Bob, along with grandchildren Heather (Kenneth) Pierson, Michael (Amber) Pero, Nicholas (Angela) Spindler, Justin (Emily) Spindler, Ryan (Stephanie) Rutowski, Meghan Rutowski, Damian (Lauren) Allen, Brandon Allen, Zachary Allen, TJ Gilden and Connor Gilden; great grandchildren Christopher B Pero, Michael Pero II, Samuel Pero, Alyas Pierson, Ezekiel Spindler, Addie Spindler, Jaxon Spindler, Thea Spindler and Chase Allen; sister Kathleen Accardi and husband Michael, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
A celebration of his life will be held by the family at a future date.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Community Home Care & Hospice-Whiteville, communityhch.com or American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org
