Rusty Abramo Sedelnik age 95 of Bridgeport, CT made the spiritual journey to a higher level on Wednesday, January 1st 2014 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. Her devoted daughters Jerilyn Sedelnik and Judy Williams and her family were by her side before, during, and after her transition. Rusty was making a recovery from injuries when, she was unexpectedly taken by a heart attack. Rusty was born October 3rd 1918 to Carmello and Lena Abramo. She shared her childhood with her sisters and brothers, Millie, Anna, Charles, Joseph, Louis, and Grace.  She married John Sedelnik on Thanksgiving, 1938 resulting in the birth of two daughters, Judy and Jerilyn. Rusty worked in General Electric, Casco and Brunner Ritter Until she found her true calling in life; BARTENDING! She started her bartending career at the Casbar on Main St, in Bridgeport. She was the permittee and the boss all the way. Even though she was a petite lady the patrons always honored her requests! When she said' 'LAST CALL'' they knew she meant it. Her infamous line was, ''You don't have to go home but you can't stay here.'' She worked at her daughter Judy's Bar and then for Alex Mankewich at Maggie's Irish Pub. She decided to retire at age 85 to stay home and enjoy her animals and spend more time nagging her daughter Jerilyn. Although it was irritating at times Jeri will miss that. They were best of friends. The silence will hurt. Rusty lived a long healthy life that she attributed to scotch and garlic. She was a kind, loving, generous, and spiritual woman. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a true lady and displayed this to her family and friends. She was considered the family Matriarch. She was a strong woman who was highly respected by her family and to whom the family turned for advice and help. She loved her children and gave them a happy childhood that they will attest to. Her favorite story was when Reddi-Wip came on the market.  As a first time user she wasn't familiar how the squirting spout worked. She managed to spray the kids with whipped cream instead of the pie. The laughter from that experience can still be heard. Rusty's love for all God's creatures was unequaled. She fed the birds, squirrels, possums, raccoons, and feral cats. Her cat Bella, who was a feral, now, sits on Rusty's bed waiting for Mommy to return. She is survived by her two loving daughters Judy and Jerilyn. Her two Grandsons Kurt Keith of Shelton and Jerry Logan and wife Roseanna of NC. Her Great Grandchildren, Heather, Nicole, and Kurt ll, children of Kurt Keith. Jason and wife Nicole, and Matthew children of Jerry Logan.  Two Great Great Grandchildren, Silas and Declan, children of Jason.  A very special niece and her husband Angela and Bob Weber, a favorite nephew Gary Sedelnik, and devoted friend Bill Truax. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a countless number of friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to Sandra Pullo, the nurse at St. Vincent's, who showed exceptional compassion and respect to the family at the end of Rusty's life here on earth.
Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Rusty's life. The service will be held Saturday, February 1st from 4 to 6 PM at Redgate - Hennessy Funeral Home, 4 Gorham Place, Trumbull, CT 06611. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com
Prayer Services will be conducted at 5:00 PM by Father John Punnakunnel
Rusty's Grandson Kurt J. Keith will deliver the Eulogy.
Connie Spataro, Rusty's niece will speak.
Ellen McCarthy, Rusty's friend will speak.
Heather Keith, Rusty's Great Granddaughter will sing.
A Celebration dinner will be held at Marisa's in Trumbull after the service.
Donation can be made in the name of Rusty Sedelnik to either Feral Care P O BOX 954
Stratford, CT 06615-0954, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002, PETA 20052416 P. O. BOX 96684 Washington, DC 20090-6684.
Rusty conducted her life as a loving person who was loved back by those who knew her. She was fortunate to live her life with a loving family and accepted the end of her life here on earth with faith, grace, and dignity, and the knowledge that she would be reunited with everyone. She was loved by everyone and will be forever missed by her family and friends. Although she seemed indestructible, God needed her.
"While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die."  ~Leonardo Da Vinci