Nicolas Robert Rusinko

Nicholas Robert Rusinko, 79, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Bob was born April 30, 1942, in Coaldale, Pa., to the late Nicholas and Helen Rusinko. Bob has gone to his forever resting place next to his wife of 47 years, Jessie W. Rusinko, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his three children, N. Scott Rusinko, J. Christman Rusinko, and Elizabeth Rusinko Blackburn and her husband, Matthew Blackburn; and four grandchildren, Kaden C. Rusinko, Nikia Barker, Ethan Blackburn, and Rose Blackburn.

Bob was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, a Vietnam Veteran in the US Army, and served his beloved Roanoke community as a Commercial Real Estate banker for over 20 years. He was a devout member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and an avid golfer who enjoyed playing cards with his friends and spending time with his family on the beach. Bob’s vibrant, caring personality will be missed and remembered by many.

An interment service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday September 25, 2021, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 42 E. Main Street in Salem, Va.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild for the benefit of the Jessie Rusinko Scholarship Fund, PO Box 21672, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.