Dawn M. Rusnak, a resident of Bayonne, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at the age of 40. Relatives and friends will be received on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a funeral service at 8 p.m. at the Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, N.Y. 10305. Private cremation will follow. For online condolences, please visit www.virginiafuneralchapel.com. Dawn was born in Bayonne in 1973, the daughter of Michael and Diane Rusnak (nee Zaremski). She was the adored sister of Robert and David Rusnak; cherished granddaughter of Emily Zaremski; beloved partner of Michele Ward. She is also survived by several aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Bayonne Feral Cat Foundation, P.O. Box 4111, Bayonne, N.J. 07002, www.bayonneferalcatfoundation.org, would be greatly appreciated.
