Vasil Rucho

The servant of God, Vasil Rucho fell asleep in the Lord on May 7, 2011 at the age of 83. He and his beloved wife Florence (George) Rucho would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary next month. He is mourned by his daughter, Melanie (Rucho) Mentis and her husband Fr. Peter Mentis of Toronto, ON, and his son, Christopher Rucho and his wife Julie (Dowey) Rucho of West Boylston, along with 5 grandchildren that he loved dearly, Nicholas and Alexandra Mentis and Matthew, Brian, and William Rucho. Likewise he leaves his brothers, John Rucho and his twin, Louis Rucho, and a large extended family of inlaws, nephews, nieces, and friends who will miss his warm laugh and eager help. He was predeceased by brothers, Barney Rucho, Thomas Rucho, Peter Rucho, and sisters, Celia Soter and Margaret Yanka. Vasil was born in Worcester on August 5, 1928, the son of Andon and Banusha Rucho. He worked for the Table Talk Pie Co. for 33 years. He also worked in the Family business, Dian's Flower Shop and at U Mass Medical Center. Throughout his life he was a faithful steward of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and gave of his time and effort humbly and tirelessly. His greatest joy was to serve others and offer his help in whatever way was needed. At family dinners or Church events, he could always be found at the kitchen sink so others could relax and enjoy the day. Vasil demonstrated his constant love and Faith through good deeds offered generously and selflessly. The funeral will be held on Thursday, May 12 at 10 am at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 34 Gold Street, Shrewsbury, MA. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 11 with a Trisagion Service at 5 pm, and from 9 - 10 am at the Church prior to the funeral. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. May Vasil rest among the Saints, and may his memory be eternal!