Obituary of Anthony Bernard Rushin

Anthony Bernard Rushin was born on November 6, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the youngest of four children born to the union of Joseph and Alice (Martin) Rushin. Tony graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, Michigan with the Class of 1985. He was employed at various businesses over the years including Meijer Warehouse where he worked unloading trucks until medically retiring in 2014. More than eighteen years ago, Tony crossed paths with the love of his life, Kathy Metcalf. Although the two never formally wed, their commitment to one another was as strong as the bond of marriage.

Whatever he was doing, Tony cherished time spent with family and friends. A loving father and grandfather, he never missed a birthday or holiday with his kids. Tony looked forward to joining his father in-law, Chuck, for fishing trips at Bolles Harbor in Monroe. He also enjoyed shooting pool with his best friend, Troy Minor, and watching movies with his long-term companion, Kathy. Tony often relaxed by gaming on his X-box console and watching comedies on television, especially “Ridiculousness”, of which he replayed the same episodes again and again.

An amazing cook and grill master, Tony learned his skills in the kitchen from his mother. Everyone always looked forward to his specialty potato salad. A sports fan, he cheered on all the Detroit teams, especially the Lions football team and Tigers baseball team. A kind and gentle soul, Tony took care of everyone’s needs before his own. He had a great sense of humor and was never shy to be exactly who he was.

Anthony Bernard Rushin, age 54, of Monroe, Michigan transitioned on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. His passing was preceded by his father: Joseph Rushin; his brother: Carnell Rushin; and his mother in-law: Sandra Lee Penrod.

To cherish his memory, he leaves his son: Chad Wesley Marrithew (Kerrie Brannon) of Monroe; his daughter: Alexa Catherine Rushin of Detroit whom he lovingly referred to as “baby girl”; mother of his daughter: Laura Dickey; his mother: Alice Rushin; longtime companion: Kathy Metcalf; extended children: Robert Everett Miller Jr., Jonathon Michael (Kendra) Miller, Charles William Martin (Angela) Miller, and William Martin Miller; seven grandchildren: Elijah Dan Joseph Dickey, Elizabeth Anne Lewis, Aiden Miller, Johnathon Miller Jr., Rhett Miller, Makenzie Miller, and Charles “CJ” Miller Jr.; two sisters: Karen (LJ) Rushin Hughes and Tonya Rushin; nieces: Alicean Rushin (known as his favorite), Sharmane Pirchman, Yvonne Rushin, Janel Rushin; Nephews: Joseph (Carrie) Rushin and Adrian Rushin; twenty-two great nieces and nephews; his father in-law: Chuck Penrod; canine companion: “Sinbad”, a German Shephard who was very protective of Tony; and his feline friend: “Mario”.

Friends may gather on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070. A Homegoing Celebration of Anthony’s Life will be held at 1:00pm also at Merkle’s followed by a procession to Roselawn Memorial Park.

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