Joseph Edward Rudzki, 48, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Jan. 1.

He was the beloved husband of Lisa Bauer, and he was living in Hallandale, Fla.

He was the loving son of Jack and Mary Ann Rudzki, the brother of Jack (Amy) Rudzki, Janet (Joe) Varvaro and Jill (Doug) Benjamin; the brother-in-law of Scott Bauer; the dedicated son-in-law of Jean O'Leary and Al Bauer; and the proud uncle to Ryan and Matthew Rudzki, Jonathan and Kyle Bauer, Joey Varvaro, and Jake and Colby Benjamin.

He was a 1981 graduate of North Catholic High School, a 1985 graduate of Allegheny College and a 1987 graduate of Wayne State University (MBA). Joe was a sales and marketing executive with the General Motors Corp.

Joe lived life to the fullest and enjoyed his pets, traveling, golfing, the Pittsburgh Steelers and spending time with friends and family.

<B>RUDZKI</B> — Friends and family of Joseph Edward Rudzki, who died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, are invited to a celebration of his life to at the Shannopin Country Club, Kilbuck Township, Allegheny County, at noon Feb. 4. Donations may be made in Joe’s memory to Make-A-Wish of South Florida or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.Local arrangements are provided by the <B>Geibel Funeral Home</B>, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, and condolences for his family may be placed at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.