Gerald Anthony Ruscitti, Age 79, of Hawthorn Woods, IL, born into this life on May 27, 1945 to the late Edward and Angela (nee Paterno) Ruscitti; born into eternal life on April 1st, 2025. Jerry is survived by his beloved spouse of 57 years Sandy Ruscitti (nee Bruno); loving and adored father of Michelle DeBaere and Jerry Ruscitti; devoted and cherished Papa to Arthur IV, Mia Alexandra; beloved Uncle to Julie Howard (Jerry), Denise Grau (Matt), Cheryl Krautsak (Lou), and the late Mark Pontarelli. Great Uncle of Nicky, Angela, Michelle, Carlyn, Brett, Zac; brother of the late Carol Ann Pontarelli; 58 year member of the Graphic Communications International Union. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church,10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Garden Mausoleum, Hillside, IL. Arrangements by Salerno’s Rosedale Chapel Please omit flowers. for info (630) 889-1700.