George Rutkunas, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was born the son of Jean and Benjamin Rutkunas, in New York on December 18, 1952.

He will be deeply missed by friends and surviving family including his wife: Joann, his daughters: Michelle Gregorio and Jennifer Wivietsky, his granddaughters: Zoey, Kate, Allie Wivietsky and Mariana Gregorio, as well as his brother: Brian Rutkunas; and so many others.

George tirelessly worked numerous roles for companies like Northrop Grumman and then later as a government contractor including several years away from home. When not sacrificing for his family George enjoyed seeing, and moreover cruising, the world with his wife and their friends. Closer to home George was the captain of a variety of the family's boats over the years. He enjoyed most of all taking his children and grandchildren out on the Long Island Sound.

Later in life George moved to Florida and spent time with friends and family making the most of the weather, attractions like Disney, and a variety of outdoor activities.

George's love and compassion knew no limits, his loss will be forever felt by those who knew him best.

Services will be held at Serenity Meadows 6919 Providence Rd, Riverview FL 33578, on April 15th starting at 11am.