Louis Rudolph

RUDOLPH, Louis (“Sonny”), of Swampscott entered into rest on November 21, 2017. Born in Chelsea, son of the late William and Bess (Cohen) Rudolph, he attended Chelsea Public Schools and settled in Swampscott with the late Selma (Freede) Rudolph, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.

Louis was extremely active in the Jewish community of the North Shore, where he held many leadership roles. He was a founding member and past president of The Jewish Rehabilitation Center of Swampscott, as well as a Trustee on The Board of Directors for The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, in addition to actively engaging in many other organizations. He was also an avid golfer and longtime member of Kernwood Country Club. And he was the proud owner and operator of L. Rudolph Electrical Company.

Devoted father of Barbara Dusseault and her husband Peter, Amy Machnes and her husband Guy, and Betsy Rudolph. Loving brother of George Rudolph. Adored grandfather of Danya McLamb and her husband Greg, Alyson Aladro and her husband Este, Talie Machnes, Jaime Roberge and her husband Graham, A.J. Machnes and his fiancée Rachel Stavis, and Jeffrey and Steven Carman. Cherished great-grandfather of Benji, Evi, and Celia. Also survived by many adored nieces and nephews.

Services at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott on Sunday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial observances at the home of Amy and Guy Machnes following services until 4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, continuing from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Monday. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or to the charity of your choice.