Brooklyn, CT- John C. Rukstela Jr. age 78 passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT.  He was the husband of the late Barbara (Lynch) Rukstela who died in 1985.

He leaves two sons, Charles Rukstela and Thomas Rukstela and his wife Sandra, all of Brooklyn, CT.  He also leaves his companion Betty McFarland of Brooklyn.  John leaves grandchildren, Jordan and Ziden,  he also leaves two sisters, Katherine Rukstela of NH and Joan Mayo of FL.  He was predeceased by two sisters, Patricia Hart and Barbara Hunter both of Brooklyn, CT. He was born in Putnam son of the late John and Anne Rukstela Sr. and lived in Brooklyn most of his life.  He was retired from the State of CT Dept. of Transportation where he drove truck for many years.  One of his joys was his greenhouses and his vegetable Stand.  He was a member of the Mortlake Fire Dept. There are no calling hours and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with his arrangements.

A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or light a candle.