John W. Rutherford
July 22, 1941 ~ April 10, 2025
Born in:
Brooklyn, NY
Resided in:
Ridge, NY
It is with great sadness that the family of John William Rutherford announce his passing.
John is survived by his wife Leslie of 58 years, his children Michael (Deborah), John (Suzanne), Richard (Susan) and Laurie. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren Victoria, Michael, Samantha, Jennifer, Alyssa, Thomas, James and Emma.
John William Rutherford age 83 of Ridge NY passed away April 10,2025. He was born in Brooklyn NY on July 22, 1941. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Then 32 years as a police officer with New York City Police Department (NYPD). He is known for his passion of reading, his time with his bowling buddies and his love for all animals.
A memorial service will be held at Branch Funeral of Miller Place on 25A Miller Place, NY on April 26. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Good Shepherd Hospice or Save-A-Pet Animal Shelter in John’s
Services
Visitation: Saturday, April 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Visitation: Saturday, April 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Service: Saturday, April 26, 2025 8:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in John W. Rutherford 's name.
Good Shepherd Hospice
200 Belle Terre Road
Port Jefferson,
NY
Dear Leslie,
Alex and I are very saddened by the loss of your beloved husband John. We will miss John terribly and miss going out to dinner with you both. You and john were our dinner buddies. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family children and grandchildren. We love you. ❤️
Dearest Leslie, Bill & I are so saddened to hear of John’s passing. I will never forget the first time we met outside of Perkins waiting for a table and then finding out that we both lived in Falling Waters & also Ridge. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May John be in Peace!
Carolyn & Bill