In memory of

Kenneth Edward Ruta

San Franciso, CA

April 6, 1933 - August 28, 2022

Apr 6, 1933 - Aug 28, 2022

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In memory of

Kenneth Edward Ruta

Passed

August 28, 2022
Born

April 6, 1933
Resided

San Franciso, CA

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$600.00

Raised by 7 people

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Update 10/10: The Celebration of Life Event has been scheduled for December 13, 2022 at 3 PM PT at ACT's Toni Rembe Theater (formerly the Geary Theater) at 415 Geary Street in San Francisco. Doors will open at 2 PM PT. There will be a program of remembrance with a reception to follow. Thank you for your patience as we coordinate this event.

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Kenneth Edward Ruta, age 89, was born Chicago, Illinois.

He is the cherished son of the late Edward and Eleanore Ruta, loving brother of Gayl Sorrentino, brother-in-law to Frank Sorrentino, fond uncle to the late Thomas, Jeffrey and Jeanette Birks. Ken is also survived by five great nephews and one great niece.

Ken attended Northwestern University where he found his love of the theatre which brought him to many years attending the Goodman Theatre.

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