Walter C. Rudokas, 68
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Walter C. Rudokas, age 68, of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the Sturdy memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the beloved husband of Sheryl A. (Taranto) Rudokas, to whom he was wed on September 28, 1986.
Born in Weymouth, MA on November 25, 1947, he was a loving son of the late Walter G. and Victoria A. (Kalinowski) Rudokas.
Walter grew up in Hanover and was a graduate of South Shore Vocational Technical High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was proud to be a member of the Seabees and on September 6, 1968, was honorably discharged with the rank of CRVC.
Upon returning home from the service, Walter continued his education and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology at Bridgewater State College.
Walter had been employed in the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Boston and retired with the position of an Assistant Adjudications Officer. Following retirement he worked at the Home Depot in Mansfield where he was a familiar face and known for his helpfulness.
Walter had made his home in Mansfield for the past 27 years and previously lived in Hanover. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Mansfield and was a member of the Norton VFW Post 8049.
Above all, Walter’s family was the focal point of his life. He could best be described as a people person and will always be remembered for his easy- going mannerism.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted children Steven C. Rudokas of Hanover, Lisa M. Terrien and her husband Tracy of Attleboro and Jessica Rose Rudokas of Mansfield. He was the dear brother of Linda Anderson and her husband Robert “Andy” of Hanover, Phyllis Bishop of East Bridgewater, and the adored uncle of Robert Anderson of Hanover.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attended visiting hours in celebration of Walter’s life on Thursday, September 29th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North main St., Mansfield. Burial with military honors will be held privately at the Massachusetts national Cemetery in Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, Walter’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60611. www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com