Suchecki-Ruggles- Irene Mae Suchecki Ruggles, 69, of South Windsor, formerly of Rockville/Vernon and widow of the late Alexander Suchecki, passed away peacefully Friday, August 3, 2012 at Manchester Memorial Hospital . She was born February 2, 1943 in Rockville and was the daughter of the late John C. and Florence M. (Coville) Kupchunos. She enjoyed cake decorating, ceramics and bowling. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Igloo Catering, Rockvile General Hospital, and Rein’s Deli in Vernon. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Rockville. She is survived by her children and their spouses Laurie and Len Mecca of Avon, Stephen and Holly Suchecki of Tolland, and Michael and Darlene Suchecki of Coventry. She leaves behind her loving grandchildren: Lauren, Allyson, Brian, Kim Mecca of Avon, Alexander, Evan, Cole Suchecki of Tolland, and Daniel, Aubrey, Laura Suchecki of Coventry. She also leaves behind her brother and sister-in-law John and Marie Kupchunos of Ashford and her close in-laws, Ronald and Irene Gates of Ellington and Sherwood Merk of Ellington, several nieces, nephews and loving friends. She was also predeceased by her second husband, Gardner Ruggles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 33 West St, Rockville at 10 AM Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Burial will follow in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Rockville. Relatives and friends may join the family on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 5 to 8 PM at The Small & Pietras Funeral Home, 65 Elm St, Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "Out To Pasture Farm & Rescue, Inc.," PO Box 310174, Newington, CT 06131-0174.

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