Robert Rush
Robert M. Rush, age 65, Connellsville, Pa., went to be with his Lord after dying peacefully at his home from lung cancer on Friday, April 4, 2014.
He was born July 24, 1948 in Uniontown, Pa., son of Richard Rush and Ann (Earnestie) Rush.
‘Bob’ was a kind, generous and loving man, who loved his family above all else.
He previously owned and operated Rush Auto where he was known for his quality workmanship.
He coached Little League while his grand son played.
He enjoyed playing golf and softball (when he was able) and managed the North End Softball Team years ago.
As a master of all trades, he made sure his family and friends were well taken care of.
He was the family planner, builder, listener, mediator, counselor, and best friend. The impact he had on the lives of those who loved him is immeasurable!
The lessons he taught, the love he demonstrated daily, his legacy, will continue and live on for generations.
He was content and proud of the life he led and was ready to see his loved ones in Heaven.
He was predeceased by his parents; his father-in-law, Donald R. Keffer of Dawson, Pa.; a brother, Richard Rush of Oklahoma; a sister, Maureen Reese of Derry, Pa.; and two nephews: S c o t t S e m z o c k of Germany and Ricky Rush of Connellsville, Pa
‘Bob’ is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, whom he cherished and adored, Barb (Keffer) Rush; two daughters who will be lost without him: Kim and husband Marty (daughter Danielle) LaFisca and Kris Azzardi all of Connellsville; his best buddy and grandson whom he was so very proud of Zach Blackstone (affectionately nicknamed ‘Turdley’) and his wife Kayley of Connellsville; his very special, most cherished granddaughter, Ashley Azzardi (affectionately called “My Girl”) of Connellsville; beautiful great-granddaughter whom he was so happy to meet, Remington Grace Blackstone, Connellsville wonderful mother-in-law, Wilda Keffer of Dawson, Pa.; loving and devoted sisters: Helen and her husband Jim Bageant of Connellsville, Pa., Winnie and her husband Randy McCandless of Florida, Kathy and her husband Bill Martin of McClellandtown, Pa., and Suzette and her husband Patrick Butler of Georgia brothers: Ronnie and wife Loretta Rush of Uniontown, Pa., Ray and wife Barbara Rush of Uniontown, Pa., Roger and wife Darlene Rush of Connellsville, Pa.; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received in VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 South First Street, Connellsville, Pa., Monday and Tuesday April 7th and 8th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 9th, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Greg Pelc officiating.
Interment will follow at Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Pa.
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