Rudolph J. Saunders

On September 1, 2013, Rudolph J. Saunders Jr. passed away after a lengthy illness. Born in Washington D.C. on August 18, 1944, Rudy lived in Gambrills for over 40 years. Devoted husband of 45 years to Clara Saunders (nee Woodward); Loving son of Gertrude Saunders of St. Mary's and the late Rudolph Saunders Sr.; Beloved father of Lisa Saunders Santiago of York, PA, Timothy Saunders and his wife Lisa of Edgemere and the late Kenneth Saunders; Caring brother of Carol Stanley and her husband Steve of St. Mary's; Cherished grandfather of Anthony Saunders, Jacob Gettman, Samantha Santiago, Timothy Saunders Jr., Matthew Saunders and Jada and Jewels Torres.

Rudy worked as a printer for Washington Star. He later worked for A. B. Dick as a salesperson before working in car sales. Rudy was a friend of Bill W. for 17 years. He enjoyed watching Nascar races and driving his T-Bird. He was a Redskins fan and also loved to travel with his wife. Most especially, he loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD, 21122 or to Johns Hopkins Hospital, 100 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.