LACONIA – Drew Thomas Rudzinski died early Thursday morning, February 23, 2017 from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was 25 years old.
The son of Thomas and Karen Rudzinski, he was born at Lakes Region General Hospital on October 31, 1991.
Drew spent his early years living with his family in Sanbornton where he attended school through the fourth grade. For the past fifteen years, he lived with his family in Laconia. In 2010, he graduated from Laconia High School, with honors, and later attended Keene State College as a business major.
Drew made people laugh out loud. He had a big smile and a kind heart and would do anything for his family and friends. He cared deeply about people and animals, often expressing concern about the plight of the homeless. For fun, he enjoyed watching movies and playing the latest online games with his brother and friends. He always played the classic rock stations on the radio, while riding in the car with his Mom. His favorites included music by Aerosmith, David Bowie and the Stones. As far as he was concerned, burgers with bacon and buffalo chicken pizza were “the best”!
His family has lots of funny stories about Drew as a young boy. Once, while at the mall, they lost sight of him for just a few minutes, only to find him deep in conversation with some nice strangers. Another time at Hampton Beach, he wondered off and told the lifeguards that his parents had left him behind.
Drew is survived by his loving parents Tom and Karen; his brother Derek and wife, Sarah of Dover. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Lorraine Rudzinski of Laconia; maternal grandparents, Richard and Anne Rice of Manchester and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather John Rudzinski in 2006.
Calling hours for Drew will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 4 to 7PM at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A private service and burial will be held for the immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Drew’s honor to New Life Home, PO BOX 148 , Manchester NH 03105 or to the Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) at www.wildnet.org. To sign the online guestbook and leave a note, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street is assisting the family with the arrangements.