James "Jim" Rulison's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Schenectady, New York

James "Jim" Rulison

June 7, 1949 - February 17, 2025 (75 years old)

Schenectady, New York

James "Jim" Rulison's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Schenectady, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glenville Funeral Home

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James "Jim" Rulison

June 7, 1949 - February 17, 2025 (75 years old)

Schenectady, New York

James Rulison Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 17, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Rulison (Schenectady, New York). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Rulison to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Rulison and Marjorie Rulison (Havnen); and his brother Robert. He is survived by: his wife Linda Ellsworth; his children, Kelly (Mike Rex) of Mechanicsburg, PA and Kristopher (Michelle) of Forest, VA; his grandchildren, Katherine, Michael, Andrew, Emily and Thomas; his sister Shari Keller (Ron); and his sisters-in-law, Jo-Ann Rulison and Donna LeBlanc. He is also survived by aunts, an uncle, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to the Burnt Hills Rowing Association (https://www.bhrow.com) or the Doane University Class of 1972 Memorial Scholarship fund (https://web.doane.edu.)—fitting tributes to a man who built, fixed, and moved through life with unstoppable energy.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glenville Funeral Home



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Feb 24

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Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302

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Feb 25

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9 Glenridge Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302

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Feb 25

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Final Resting Place Memory Gardens
983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205

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