Rudy “Buggo” Kurilko Jr., 84, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born Tuesday, March 18, 1938, in Bobtown, Pa., son of Rudy Kurilko Sr. and Pearl (Pekar) Kurilko.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann (Baliker) Kurilko; his son, Steven J. Kurilko; his brother, Andrew “Coke” Kurilko; and sister-in-law, Welda Kurilko.
Buggo was Catholic by faith, a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1958-1962 as an airplane mechanic. He had been employed at the Chrysler Plant in Twinsburg, Ohio for 32 years and, after raising his family in Macedonia, Ohio, he retired at the age of 53 and moved back to Bobtown, Pa. He was also a lifetime member of the Bobtown Polish American Citizens Club, the Bobtown Rod and Gun Club and the Point Marion Fraternal Order of Eagles Club.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristine Kurilko DiFante, of Bobtown, Pa.; two grandchildren, Ashley Difante and Alex Rossell; brother, John “Jack” Kurilko and wife Marge; sister-in-law, Ethel Kay (Baliker) Poprik; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and their caregivers for all their comfort and care. Friends will be received in the Louis E. Rudolph Funeral Home, Thomas B. Rudolph, funeral director and supervisor, 15 N. Main St. Point Marion, Pa., from 2-8 p.m on Friday, April 22, and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the hour of service, on Saturday, April 23, with the Rev. Fr. Francis Frazer officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion, Pa. Military rites will be accorded at graveside by the Point Marion VFW and American Legion Posts.
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