Pete F. Rush's Obituary
Mr. Pete F. Rush, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the age of 72 years. He was born in New York, New York and grew up in Maine. He was a retired Food Broker. He and his wife, Barbara moved to Central Florida from Columbus, Ohio in 2004. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Community in Leesburg. Pete served as past Treasurer of the Mid-Florida Lakes HOA and was a member and served three terms as Treasurer of the Mid-Florida Lakes Boat Club. He is remembered by his wife of 51 years, Barbara; sons, Douglas (Angela) Rush of Columbus, Ohio, Joseph (Rachel) Rush of Syracuse, New York and Scott (Susan) Rush of Columbus; daughters, Mary Fry of Galloway, Ohio and Julie (Tod) Schmidt of Columbus; brother, Paul (Joan) Rush of Bethany Beach, Delaware and 8 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, 237 Marks Street, Orlando, FL 32803. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares, FL. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below.
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