William F. Ruschmeyer, 81
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — William F. Ruschmeyer, 81, 611 State Road, Holy Family Terrace, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at North Adams Regional Hospital.
Born in New York City on Jan. 11, 1928, son of George and Alice Ruschmeyer, he attended schools in New York City.
Mr. Ruschmeyer was the owner and operator of William F. Ruschmeyer Real Estate Agency in Ridgefield, Conn. He also was the project manager for the reconstruction of the former Shea Stadium in New York City. He retired to the Berkshires in 2006 to be near family.
He was a devoted grandfather and was an avid sailor.
He leaves a daughter, Suzanne Gilbert of Pownal, Vt.; three sons, Theodore Ruschmeyer of Columbus, Ohio, Lawrence Ruschmeyer and his wife, Sherrie, of Brookfield, Conn., and Cliff Ruschmeyer and his wife, Sheri, of New York state; a brother, George Ruschmeyer, 10 grandchildren and his longtime friend Ger Hayes.
FUNERAL NOTICE — A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of Mr. Ruschmeyer will take place Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Memorial donations are suggested for the American Cancer Society through the funeral home.