Patricia Jacqueline Rukus, 77 of East Hartford passed away at home Sept 26, 2018. She was born to William and Laurette St. Pierre Jan 18, 1941. Pat graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Hartford before entering the convent, she then taught English at Windsor High School for 36 years before moving to teach at St. Joseph College. Her family and friends were her passion. She is survived by her daughter, Lilly Jacqueline, stepchildren, three grandchildren, as well as a great number of other loving relatives and close friends.
Services will be Saturday (Oct 6) at 9 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 53 Capitol Ave, Hartford with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.