WORCESTER-Aristotel Rusha, 81, of Worcester, died Thursday, October 6th in his home with his family by his side. His wife Roza (Manxhari) Rusha died in 1987. He is survived by two sons, Petraq Rusha and his wife Perjana, and Robert Rusha and his wife Shpresa; four daughters, Vasilika Thomollari and her husband, Argjiri, Marjeta and her husband, Anesti Loce, Rajmonda Rusha with whom he lived and Loreta Jani and her husband, Gjergji all of Worcester; and a sister-in-law Marjana Rusha. His brother Bardhi Rusha died September 29th.
He was born in Permet, Albania the son of George and Dafina (Loce) Rusha. Mr. Rusha had been employed as a warehouse manager before retiring.
The funeral is Saturday, October, 8th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, October 7th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. The Trisagion Service will be conducted at 6:00 PM.
Please note that 6:00 PM is the correct time, the Worcester Telegram's obituary is incorrect.