Vincent "Bud" William Rudzinski, III
Car Enthusiast

Belmont----Vincent “Bud” William Rudzinski, III, 58, of 4 Orchard Hill Road, passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston with family members along his bedside on March 12, 2010.

Bud was born December 26, 1951 in Laconia, the son of Vincent William Rudzinski, Jr. and Pauline (Hebert) Rudzinski. He grew up in Laconia and has been a homeowner in Belmont for the last 35 years.

His career in the automotive industry lasted over 20 years and included management positions at a local car dealership and car wash. He was also the owner of a car sales and auto body business, Buddy’s Auto Sales.

His passion for cars did not end with his work. He loved buying an old hot rod, fixing it up and taking it to car shows until he sold it and started the process all over again.

Bud was an amazing man who loved to laugh and brought joy to his family and his many friends. He will be greatly missed.

Bud is survived by his wife of 37 years Veronica (Moreau) Rudzinski; 2 sons Vincent Rudzinski, IV and Damien Rudzinski and his wife Elizabeth; his parents Vincent William Rudzinski, Jr, and Pauline Rudzinski; 4 sisters Sylvia Batchelder, Leda Rudzinski, Stacia Larivee and Paula DuBois and her husband Bert and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 4:30 -7:30 PM using the Carriage House entrance of the Wilkinson-Beane –Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, NH.

Burial will follow in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bud’s memory to Community Health & Hospice 780 North Main St. Laconia, NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia is in charge of arrangements.