Margaret Mollie Rutyna

Margaret Mollie Rutyna, 92, of Murrells Inlet, SC, Formerly of Bronx, NY, North Arlington, NJ, Freehold, NJ, Toms River, NJ and Lakewood, NJ, died on September 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bronx, NY to the late Arthur and Frances Alfieri.

Margaret was a real “fashionista” and loved spending time with her family. She was an unforgettable woman who was loved by all who met her.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph Rutyna of Murrells Inlet, SC; two daughters, Donna (Steven) Mendez of Murrells Inlet, SC and Joanne (James) Sahlender of Cape Coral, FL; one sister, Flora Calello of Manchester, NJ; five grandchildren, Steven Mendez Jr. of Pensecola, FL, Melissa Meklin of La Center, WA, Nicole Sullivan of Cape Coral, FL, Jennifer Innamorato of Edison, NJ and Robert Ferreri Jr. of Orlando, FL; fourteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, nephew Ralph Calello, niece Francine D’Ambrosio along with numerous cousins.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Traditions Hospice and Home Instead Home Care.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or to Hilarity for Charity at www. www.wearehfc.org.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 12:30 PM in the Cypress Keyes Clubhouse in Murrells Inlet.

Burroughs Funeral Home (843-651-1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family.

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